Kingdom Plantae Family Lamiaceae Rank Species | Order Lamiales Genus Prostanthera | |
Similar Prostanthera cryptandroides, Prostanthera denticulata, Prostanthera linearis, Prostanthera nivea, Prostanthera walteri | ||
Prostanthera saxicola is a shrub that is native to south-eastern Australia. It has a variable habit, growing to between 0.2 and 2 metres high. The leaves are 3 to 15 mm long and 1 to 6 mm wide. The white or mauve flowers appear between July and February in the species native range.
The species was formally described in 1810 by botanist Robert Brown. It occurs in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria.
Four varieties are currently recognised:
References
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