Leionema
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Leionema is a genus
of more than 20 species of mostly small shrub
s in the family Rutaceae
, most of which are endemic to eastern Australia
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Plants within this genus have scented foliage and clustered, star-shaped flowers which range in colour from cream to bright yellow. Prior to 1998, all species within this genus were included in the genus Phebalium
.
Species include:
Genus
In biology, a genus is a low-level taxonomic rank used in the biological classification of living and fossil organisms, which is an example of definition by genus and differentia...
of more than 20 species of mostly small shrub
Shrub
A shrub or bush is distinguished from a tree by its multiple stems and shorter height, usually under 5–6 m tall. A large number of plants may become either shrubs or trees, depending on the growing conditions they experience...
s in the family Rutaceae
Rutaceae
Rutaceae, commonly known as the rue or citrus family, is a family of flowering plants, usually placed in the order Sapindales.Species of the family generally have flowers that divide into four or five parts, usually with strong scents...
, most of which are endemic to eastern Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
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Plants within this genus have scented foliage and clustered, star-shaped flowers which range in colour from cream to bright yellow. Prior to 1998, all species within this genus were included in the genus Phebalium
Phebalium
Phebalium is a genus of shrubs in the family Rutaceae, endemic to Australia. A number of species formerly included within this genus have been transferred to the genera Leionema and Nematolepis.Species include:...
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Species include:
- Leionema ambiensLeionema ambiensLeionema ambiens is a rare shrub growing in the Guyra district of New South Wales, Australia. It has a ROTAP listing of 3RC-.The habitat is near granite boulders, it grows to 2.5 metres tall. White flowers appear on cymes in the spring months, petals 4.5 mm long. Leaves are 6 to 10 cm long, 2.5 to...
(F.Muell.) Paul G.Wilson - Forest Phebalium - Leionema bilobumLeionema bilobumLeionema bilobum, commonly known as Notched Phebalium, is a shrub species of the family Rutaceae. It is endemic to south-eastern Australia....
(Lindl.) Paul G.Wilson - Notched Phebalium - Leionema carruthersii (F.Muell.) Paul G.Wilson
- Leionema coxiiLeionema coxiiLeionema coxii is a shrub species that is endemic to southern New South Wales in Australia....
(F.Muell.) Paul G.Wilson - Leionema dentatum (Sm.) Paul G.Wilson - Toothed Phebalium
- Leionema diosmeum (Comm. ex A.Juss.) Paul G. Wilson
- Leionema elatiusLeionema elatiusLeionema elatius, commonly known as Tall Phebalium, is a shrub species that is endemic to the states of New South Wales and Queensland in Australia. It grows to between 2 and 5 metres in height, with leaves that are 15-35 mm long and 3-10 mm wide. White to pale yellow flowers are produced in...
(F.Muell.) Paul G.Wilson - Tall Phebalium - Leionema ellipticum Paul G.Wilson
- Leionema equestre (D.A.Cooke) Paul G.Wilson
- Leionema gracile (C.T. White) Paul G.Wilson
- Leionema hillebrandii (J.H. Willis) Paul G.Wilson
- Leionema lachnaeoides (A.Cunn.) Paul G.Wilson
- Leionema lamprophyllumLeionema lamprophyllumLeionema lamprophyllum, commonly known as Shiny Phebalium, is a shrub species that is endemic to Australia. It grows up to 2 metres in height, with leaves that are 3-10 mm long and 2-4 mm wide. White flowers are produced in spring....
(F.Muell.) Paul G.Wilson - Shiny Phebalium - Leionema microphyllum (F.Muell.) Paul G.Wilson
- Leionema montanum (Hook.) Paul G.Wilson
- Leionema nudum (Hook.) Paul G.Wilson - Mairehau, endemic to the North Island of New Zealand
- Leionema obtusifolium (Paul G.Wilson) Paul G.Wilson
- Leionema oldfieldii (F.Muell.) Paul G.Wilson
- Leionema phylicifolium (F.Muell.) Paul G.Wilson - Mountain Phebalium
- Leionema ralstonii (F.Muell.) Paul G.Wilson
- Leionema rotundifolium (Endl.) Paul G.Wilson - Round-leaved Phebalium
- Leionema scopulinum B.M.Horton & Crayn
- Leionema sympetalum (Paul G.Wilson) Paul G.Wilson - Rylsone Bell
- Leionema viridiflorum (Paul G.Wilson) Paul G.Wilson - Green Phebalium