Westringia rupicola is a species of plant in the mint family that is endemic to Australia.

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]

References

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


Allikas: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Westringia_rupicola
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