Pimelea rosea
Pimelea rosea, commonly known as Rose Banjine,[2] is a species of small shrub of the family Thymelaeaceae. It is native to Australia and is found mostly along the southwestern coast. It is not considered threatened.[1]
| Pimelea rosea | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malvales |
| Family: | Thymelaeaceae |
| Genus: | Pimelea |
| Species: | P. rosea |
| Binomial name | |
| Pimelea rosea R.Br.[1] | |
Description
Pimelea rosea is a shrub with an erect habit. It grows to between 0.3 and 1 m tall. Its flowers are pink, red or purple, and bloom from July to December. It is usually found on coastal sand dunes and the surrounding areas.[1]
References
- "Pimelea rosea". FloraBase. Western Australian Government Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.
- Rye, B.L. (17 December 1999). "An updated revision of Pimelea sect. Heterolaena (Thymelaeaceae), including two new taxa" (PDF). Nuytsia. 13(1): 159–192.
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