Osteocarpum x scleropterum (F.Muell.) Volkens APNI* Synonyms: Babbagia scleroptera F.Muell. APNI*
Description: Hemispherical annual or short-lived perennial to c. 20 cm high.
Leaves semiterete, succulent, to c. 5 mm long.
Fruiting perianth to c. 6 mm diam., wings 5, hardened, vertical, 2 mm long, arising from near the apex of the perianth.
Fruiting perianth to c. 6 mm diam., wings 5, hardened, vertical, 2 mm long, arising from near the apex of the perianth.
Distribution and occurrence: Uncommon.
NSW subdivisions: NWP
Other Australian states: Qld S.A.
Threatened species: NSW BCA: Endangered
This species is considered data-deficient by Saving our Species (SoS, DPIE) which means a conservation project cannot be developed for it. Visit their website and contact SoS if you have additional information.
Text by S. W. L. Jacobs
Taxon concept: Flora of NSW 1 (1990)
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