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Synostemon arenosus

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Synostemon arenosus

Priority Three — Poorly Known Taxa (DEC)[1]
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Malpighiales
Family: Phyllanthaceae
Genus: Synostemon
Species:
S. arenosus
Binomial name
Synostemon arenosus
(J.T.Hunter & J.J.Bruhl) I.Telford & J.J.Bruhl (2022)
Synonyms[2]

Sauropus arenosus J.T.Hunter & J.J.Bruhl (1997)

Synostemon arenosus is a plant in the family Phyllanthaceae, native to Western Australia[1][2] and the Northern Territory.[3]

It is a spreading shrub growing from 0.5 to 1 m high. Its yellow-green/red-pink flowers may be seen in May.[1]

Distribution and habitat

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In Western Australia it is found growing on red sand dunes in the IBRA regions of the Gibson Desert, the Great Sandy Desert, and the Little Sandy Desert.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Sauropus arenosus". FloraBase. Western Australian Government Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.
  2. ^ a b Synostemon arenosus (J.T.Hunter & J.J.Bruhl) I.Telford & J.J.Bruhl. Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 17 March 2024.
  3. ^ Sauropus arenosus occurrence data from the Australasian Virtual Herbarium
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