Tasmannia xerophila
Tasmannia xerophila (P.Parm.) M.Gray
Tasmannia xerophila, known as alpine pepperbush, is a flowering plant in the family Winteraceae. It is native to south-eastern continental Australia and can grow as a shrub or small tree. The species is characterized by lance-shaped leaves and separate male and female flowers. Male flowers have 9 to 30 stamens, while female flowers have up to 8 carpels. The fruit is glossy black and contains 2 to 7 seeds.
Description
Tasmannia xerophila is a member of the Winteraceae family and is found only in south-eastern continental Australia. It is a bushy shrub or small tree with lance-shaped leaves, narrower at the base. The plant exhibits separate male and female flowers. Male flowers are distinguished by having 9 to 30 stamens, while female flowers have up to 8 carpels. The plant produces glossy black fruit containing 2 to 7 seeds. The species was published in 1976 and belongs to the genus Tasmannia.
Synonyms
Drimys xerophila