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| Homoranthus virgatus in Broadwater National Park | |
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Homoranthus
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virgatus
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| Occurrence data from AVH | |
Homoranthus virgatus is a flowering plant in the family Myrtaceae and is endemic to coastal areas of northern New South Wales. It is an upright shrub with wand-like branches.
Description
Homoranthus virgatus is distinguished by its erect habit, small creamy-white flowers with acuminate sepals, and coastal habitat. This species has attractive aromatic foliage. Flowering occurs from August-September and fruits September-December.
Taxonomy and naming
Homoranthus virgatus was first formally described in 1843 by Johannes Conrad Schauer from an unpublished description by Allan Cunningham and the description was published in Monographia Myrtacearum Xerocarpicarum. The specific epithet (virgatus) is a Latin word meaning "of twigs" or "rodlike".
Distribution and habitat
Extends from Byfield, Queensland, south to Laurieton, New South Wales, within 20 km of the coastline. Also on several islands close to the mainland of eastern Australia, e.g. Fraser, Bribie, Morton and Stradbroke Islands.
Conservation status
Widespread, often locally common and well reserved.
