Pimelea prostrata
| Pimelea prostrata | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Rosids |
| Order: | Malvales |
| Family: | Thymelaeaceae |
| Genus: | Pimelea |
| Species: | P. prostrata |
| Binomial name | |
| Pimelea prostrata Willd.[1] | |
Pimelea prostrata, also known as Strathmore weed, is a species of small shrub, of the family Thymelaeaceae. It is endemic to New Zealand.[2]
Description
Pimelea prostrata is a low growing shrub. Its branches grow to 30 cm long, with blue or green leaves that are 3 to 6 mm long, 1.5 to 4 mm wide, and have rounded tips.[1]
Like many species of Pimelea, it is poisonous to animals, particularly horses. It was originally used as a source of the toxin prostratin, which can serve as a tumor-inhibiting agent.[2]
References
- 1 2 "Pimelea prostrata subsp. prostrata". New Zealand Plant Conservation Network. 6 December 2014. Retrieved 16 March 2016.
- 1 2 "Strathmore Weed". Te Ara Encyclopedia of New Zealand. Retrieved 2012-06-09.
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