Rutidosis leptorrhynchoides
Rutidosis leptorrhynchoides, the button wrinklewort, is a flowering plant in the 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]
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Asterales |
| Family: | Asteraceae |
| Genus: | Rutidosis |
| Species: | R. leptorrhynchoides |
| Binomial name | |
| Rutidosis leptorrhynchoides | |
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Rutidosis leptorhynchoides (orth. var.) | |
Habit
It is an endangered species under the Australian Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999.[1]
References
- Rutidosis leptorrhynchoides — Button Wrinklewort, Species Profile and Threats Database, Department of the Environment and Heritage, Australia. Retrieved 14 Dec 2013
- "Rutidosis leptorrhynchoides F.Muell". plantnet.rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au. PlantNET - FloraOnline. Retrieved 11 May 2021.
- "Rutidosis leptorrhynchoides F.Muell". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 11 May 2021.
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