Westringia rupicola

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Westringia rupicola
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Lamiales
Family: Lamiaceae
Genus: Westringia
Species:
W. rupicola
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.

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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]

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References

  1. Blake, ST (1959). "New and noteworthy plants, chiefly from Queensland". Proceedings of the Royal Society of Queensland. 70: 39.
  2. 1 2 3 "Approved Conservation Advice for Westringia rupicola" (PDF). Threatened Species. Department of the Environment, Australia. 2008. Retrieved 18 September 2021.