Leptomeria aphylla (F.Muell.) R.Br. APNI* Synonyms: Leptomeria pungens F.Muell. APNI*
Description: Erect shrub to 2 m high; branches rigid, terete, smooth or slightly striate.
Leaves ± triangular, 0.5–1 mm long, appressed, caducous.
Inflorescence a lateral raceme; rachis to 1 cm long. Flowers 10–30, ± sessile; bracts ± ovate, to 0.5 mm long, early caducous. Tepals to 0.5 mm long, apex hooded to curved, green to purple. Disc slightly lobed.
Drupe ovoid, 5–8 mm long, fleshy.
Flowering: mainly January–June.
Distribution and occurrence: Doubtfully recorded for this State.
NSW subdivisions: ?NT
Other Australian states: Vic. S.A.
Two sterile specimens from Gibraltar Ra. and Forbes R. area (Mt Boss S.F.) are possibly this species.
Text by B. Wiecek
Taxon concept: Flora of NSW 3 (1992)
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