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Leionema lamprophyllum

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Kingdom
  
Plantae

Family
  
Rutaceae

Scientific name
  
Leionema lamprophyllum

Order
  
Sapindales

Genus
  
Leionema

Rank
  
Species

Leionema lamprophyllum

Similar
  
Leionema, Leionema elatius, Leionema phylicifolium, Phebalium, Zieria

Leionema lamprophyllum, commonly known as shiny phebalium, is a shrub species that is endemic to Australia. It grows up to 2 metres in height, with leaves that are 3–10 mm long and 2–4 mm wide. White flowers are produced in spring.

Three subspecies are recognised:

  • L. lamprophyllum (F.Muell.) Paul G.Wilson subsp. lamprophyllum
  • L. lamprophyllum subsp. obovatum F.M.Anderson
  • L. lamprophyllum subsp. orbiculare F.M.Anderson
  • The species occurs in New South Wales, Victoria and the Australian Capital Territory.

    References

    Leionema lamprophyllum Wikipedia