Wikstroemia australis
Species of shrub
Wikstroemia australis is a shrub, of the family Thymelaeaceae. It is endemic to Norfolk Island.
01Description
The shrub is erect and broomlike and grows to at least 4.0 m tall. Its branches are black and have tough bark. Its flowers are tubular and greenish yellow. It is often found in forests, ridges, and canopy gaps.
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