Euryomyrtus ramosissima
Common Name:
Rosy Baeckea
Rosy heath-myrtle
Family:
Distribution (from Flora of Victoria):
Wannon, Grampians, Otway Plain, Midlands, Eastern Highlands, Gippsland Plain, East Gippsland, Snowfields (DEHJKMNPRSTWXZ) also SA, NSW, Tas
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Distribution and ecological preference at Wilsons Promontory (if known):
Sandy or gravelly soils on the east coast in heathland, woodland or dry forest
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Flower Description:
Deep pink to white
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Habit:
Prostrate shrub to 60 cm tall
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Distinguishing characteristics (within family/genus):
This species has leaves to 10 mm long in opposite pairs, flowers are 5 petalled and to 15 mm wide
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Conservation status:
Rare in Victoria
References:
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Meagher, D. and Kohout, M. (2001). “A field guide to Wilsons Promontory”. Oxford University Press, South Melbourne, Vic.
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Walsh, N. G. and Entwisle, T. J. “Flora of Victoria”, volumes 2 (1994), 3 (1996) and 4 (1999). Inkata Press, Port Melbourne, Victoria