Malleostemon pedunculatus

(Malleostemon pedunculatus)

Description

Malleostemon pedunculatus is a plant species of the Myrtaceae family endemic to Western Australia. The erect or spreading shrub typically grows to a height of 0.9 to 2 metres (3 to 7 ft). It blooms between August and October producing pink-white flowers. It is found on sandplains in the Gascoyne region of Western Australia near Shark Bay where it grows in sandy soils.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Plantae
Phylum:
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order:Myrtales
Family:Myrtaceae
Genus:Malleostemon
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