Biology:Westringia rupicola
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Short description: Species of flowering plant
| Westringia rupicola | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Lamiales |
| Family: | Lamiaceae |
| Genus: | Westringia |
| Species: | W. rupicola
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| Binomial name | |
| Westringia rupicola S.T.Blake, 1959[1]
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| Known range of Westringia rupicola (in blue) | |
Westringia rupicola is a species of plant in the mint family that is endemic to Australia .
Description
The species grows as a shrub with pendulous stems 30–50 cm in length. The oval to linear leaves are 2–4.5 mm long and 0.5 mm wide. The flowers are white to pale blue-lilac, with brownish dots.[2]
Distribution and habitat
The species occurs in south-eastern Queensland, including the Springbrook and Lamington National Parks. It grows in crevices in steep rhyolite cliffs. Associated species include Leptospermum microcarpum and Melaleuca comboynensis.[2]
Conservation
The species has been listed as Vulnerable under Australia's EPBC Act. The main threat to its habitat comes from invasive plants such as mistflower.[2]
References
- ↑ Blake, ST (1959). "New and noteworthy plants, chiefly from Queensland". Proceedings of the Royal Society of Queensland 70: 39.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Approved Conservation Advice for Westringia rupicola". Department of the Environment, Australia. 2008. http://www.environment.gov.au/biodiversity/threatened/species/pubs/18260-conservation-advice.pdf.
Wikidata ☰ Q15377212 entry
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