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Brunoniella australis

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Brunoniella australis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Lamiales
Family: Acanthaceae
Genus: Brunoniella
Species:
B. australis
Binomial name
Brunoniella australis
Synonyms
  • Cryphiacanthus australis (Cav.) Nees
  • Dipteracanthus australis (Cav.) Hassk.
  • Ruellia australis Cav.

Brunoniella australis, the blue trumpet or blue yam, is a plant native of Australia. A widespread herbaceous plant, found in moist areas of eucalyptus woodland and forest, particularly on sloping ground. It is a small plant between 2–30 cm (0.8–10 in) tall.[1][2]

References

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  1. ^ "Brunoniella australis". PlantNET - NSW Flora Online. Retrieved November 1, 2018.
  2. ^ Les Robinson - Field Guide to the Native Plants of Sydney, ISBN 978-0-7318-1211-0 page 123