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Pileanthus septentrionalis

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Pileanthus septentrionalis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Myrtales
Family: Myrtaceae
Genus: Pileanthus
Species:
P. septentrionalis
Binomial name
Pileanthus septentrionalis

Pileanthus septentrionalis is a plant species of the family Myrtaceae endemic to Western Australia.[1]

The spreading and open shrub typically grows to a height of 1.5 metres (4.9 ft). It blooms between August and October producing white flowers.

It is found on sand dunes in the Gascoyne and Pilbara regions of Western Australia around Northampton where it grows in sandy-loamy soils.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Pileanthus septentrionalis". FloraBase. Western Australian Government Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.