| Wikstroemia australis | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Spermatophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malvales |
| Family: | Thymelaeaceae |
| Genus: | Wikstroemia |
| Species: | W. australis
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| Binomial name | |
| Wikstroemia australis Endl.1
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Wikstroemia australis is a shrub, of the family Thymelaeaceae. It is endemic to Norfolk Island.2
Description
The shrub is erect and broomlike and grows to at least 4.0 m tall. Its branches are black and have tough bark. Its flowers are tubular and greenish yellow. It is often found in forests, ridges, and canopy gaps.2
References
References
- "Wikstroemia australis". Atlas of Living Australia. Retrieved 28 May 2016.
- "Wikstroemia australis". Australian Government: Department of the Environment. Retrieved 28 May 2016.