Biology:Pimelea microphylla

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Short description: Species of plant

Pimelea microphylla
A Pimelea microphylla showing flowers
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Malvales
Family: Thymelaeaceae
Genus: Pimelea
Species:
P. microphylla
Binomial name
Pimelea microphylla
Colenso

Pimelea microphylla is a species of small plant that is native to New Zealand.[1][2][3][4]

Description

A small plant that forms large mats, with small white flowers.

Range

Endemic to the North Island of New Zealand.

Ecology

This species is severely at risk of habitat loss, due to incursions by Common Heather in its native range.[5]

References

Wikidata ☰ Q21306547 entry