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Leucopogon virgatus (Labill.) R.Br.  
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FamilyERICACEAE
Genus speciesLeucopogon virgatus (Labill.) R.Br. 
SynonymsStyphelia virgata Labill.
Habitatdry, sandy grassland
Altitudecoastal-montane
Descriptionleaves 8-15mm long, lanceolate, acute, margins revolute and ciliate, flowers ca. 8mm across, in short, compact, terminal and axillary spikes
Size15-40cm
Colorwhite
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typedecumbent shrub
Cultivationdry, sunny site with a poor, sandy soil
alpine house, sandy soil, sun
Propagationseed when ripe or in spring
cuttings in late summer; layering in spring and fall
Territory Australasia
     Australia (New South Wales , Queensland , South Australia , Tasmania , Victoria)
BibliographyPlants of the World online powo.science.kew.org
International Plant Names Index www.ipni.org
Comments

ERICACEAE

Leucopogon virgatus (Labill.) R.Br., Prodr. Fl. Nov. Holland. 543 (1810)

Basionym:
Styphelia virgata Labill., Nov. Holl. Pl. 1: 46 (1805)

Synonyms:
Choristemon humilis H.B.Will.

e. & se. Australia
NSW QLD SOA TAS VIC

coastal-montane

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