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Malleostemon minilyaensis (Malleostemon minilyaensis)

Description

Malleostemon minilyaensis is a plant species of the Myrtaceae family endemic to Western Australia. The erect, dense or spreading shrub typically grows to a height of 0.5 to 2.5 metres (2 to 8 ft). It blooms between August and October producing pink-white flowers. It is found on sandplains or sand dunes in the Gascoyne region of Western Australia between Shark Bay and Carnarvon where it grows in sandy soils.

Taxonomic tree

  • Domain: Eukarya

    • Kingdom: Plantae

      • Phylum:

        • Class: Magnoliopsida

          • Order: Myrtales

            • Family: Myrtaceae

              • Genus: Malleostemon