Pterocaulon sphacelatum
Pterocaulon sphacelatum (Labill.) Benth. & Hook.f. ex F.Muell.
Pterocaulon sphacelatum, known as apple bush or fruit-salad plant, is a flowering shrub in the Asteraceae family. It is native to Australia and has pink to purple flowers.
Description
Pterocaulon sphacelatum is an upright shrub in the Asteraceae family, commonly called apple bush or fruit-salad plant. It is found in various regions of Australia, including New South Wales, Queensland, and Western Australia. The plant is characterized by its pink to purple flowers and is endemic to the continent. It was first described in 1882.
Distribution
Lesser Sunda Is. · New Caledonia · New South Wales · Northern Territory · Queensland · South Australia · Victoria · Western Australia
Synonyms
Monenteles sphacelatusMonenteles tomentosus
