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Steganthera australiana

Steganthera australiana C.T.White
Steganthera australiana
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Steganthera australiana is a shrub or small tree in the family Monimiaceae, native to New Guinea and a limited area near Cairns in the Wet Tropics bioregion of Queensland, Australia. It can grow up to 5 m tall. First described in 1944 by C.T. White, the species is classified as near threatened in Queensland.

Description

Steganthera australiana is a member of the Monimiaceae family and is found in New Guinea and a restricted part of Queensland near Cairns. It is a shrub or small tree that reaches a maximum height of 5 m. The species was first formally described in 1944 by C.T. White. In Queensland, it is listed as near threatened due to its limited distribution.

Distribution

New Guinea · Queensland

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