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Shiny phebalium
Leionema lamprophyllum.jpg
Scientific classification
Genus:
Leionema
Species:
lamprophyllum
Synonyms
  • Eriostemon lamprophyllus F.Muell.
  • Phebalium lamprophyllum (F.Muell.) Benth.

Leionema lamprophyllum, commonly known as shiny phebalium, is a shrub species that is endemic to Australia. It grows up to 2 metres in height, with leaves that are 3–10 mm long and 2–4 mm wide. White flowers are produced in spring.

Three subspecies are recognised:

  • Leionema lamprophyllum (F.Muell.) Paul G.Wilson subsp. lamprophyllum
  • Leionema lamprophyllum subsp. obovatum F.M.Anderson
  • Leionema lamprophyllum subsp. orbiculare F.M.Anderson

The species occurs in New South Wales, Victoria and the Australian Capital Territory.

See also

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