Rutidosis leptorrhynchoides

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Rutidosis leptorrhynchoides
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Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Asterales
Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Rutidosis
Species:
R. leptorrhynchoides
Binomial name
Rutidosis leptorrhynchoides
Synonyms[2]

Rutidosis leptorhynchoides (orth. var.)

Habit

Rutidosis leptorrhynchoides, the button wrinklewort, is a flowering plant in the daisy family (Asteraceae).[3] Its natural distribution is southeastern Australia where its restricted to undisturbed grasslands and woodlands.[2] As much of its original habitat has been destroyed, it is now considered a very rare plant. It is found in some sites within the Canberra urban area, in the Australian Capital Territory.[1]

It is an endangered species under the Australian Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999.[1]

References[]

  1. ^ a b c Rutidosis leptorrhynchoides — Button Wrinklewort, Species Profile and Threats Database, Department of the Environment and Heritage, Australia. Retrieved 14 Dec 2013
  2. ^ a b "Rutidosis leptorrhynchoides F.Muell". plantnet.rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au. PlantNET - FloraOnline. Retrieved 11 May 2021.
  3. ^ "Rutidosis leptorrhynchoides F.Muell". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 11 May 2021.


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