Pimelea arenaria
| Pimelea arenaria | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Rosids |
| Order: | Malvales |
| Family: | Thymelaeaceae |
| Genus: | Pimelea |
| Species: | P. arenaria |
| Binomial name | |
| Pimelea arenaria A.Cunn.[1] | |
Pimelea arenaria, also known as Pimelea villosa, is a species of shrub in the family Thymelaeaceae. It is endemic to New Zealand. Its conservation status puts it at risk and declining, as determined by the New Zealand Threat Classification System (NZTCS).[1]
Description
Pimelea arenaria is a sprawling shrub with hairy branches. It is found almost exclusively on sand dunes and associated areas. It possesses pointed leaves that are 5 to 15 mm long and 3 to 7mm wide. It also has white flowers and black, red, pink or white fruit.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 "Pimelea villosa". New Zealand Plant Conservation Network. 19 Dec 2014. Retrieved 9 March 2016.
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