Thryptomene striata
Thryptomene striata is a shrub species in the family Myrtaceae that is endemic to Western Australia.[1]
| Thryptomene striata | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Myrtales |
| Family: | Myrtaceae |
| Genus: | Thryptomene |
| Species: | T. striata |
| Binomial name | |
| Thryptomene striata | |
The erect and compact shrub typically grows to a height of 0.5 to 1 metre (2 to 3 ft). It blooms in September producing pink-purple flowers.
It is found in the Mid West region of Western Australia between Geraldton and Northampton where it grows in sandy to loamy soils with ironstone.[1]
References
- "Thryptomene striata". FloraBase. Western Australian Government Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.
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