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Nematolepis squamea

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Kingdom
  
Plantae

Family
  
Rutaceae

Scientific name
  
Nematolepis squamea

Order
  
Sapindales

Genus
  
Nematolepis

Rank
  
Species

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Similar
  
Nematolepis, Phebalium, Melaleuca squamea, Leionema, Zieria arborescens

Nematolepis squamea , commonly known as Satinwood, is a shrub or small tree species which is endemic to Australia. The species was first formally described in 1805 and named Eriostemon squamea. The species was transferred to the genus Phebalium in 1896 and subsequently to Nematolepis by Paul G. Wilson in 1998.

Three subspecies are currently recognised:

  • N. squamea subsp. coriacea (Paul G.Wilson) Paul G.Wilson
  • N. squamea subsp. retusa (Hook.) Paul G.Wilson
  • N. squamea (Labill.) Paul G. Wilson subsp. squamea
  • References

    Nematolepis squamea Wikipedia