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Ptilotus benlii R.W.Davis & T.Hammer

Reference
Nuytsia 28:299-301, Fig. 1 (2017)
Conservation Code
Not threatened
Naturalised Status
Native to Western Australia
Name Status
Current

Scientific Description

Perennial herbs, stems several, more or less erect, glabrous. Leaves present, 10-60 mm long, 0.5-2.5 mm wide, glabrous; basal rosette absent; cauline leaves alternate. Spikes green or white, ovoid or cylindrical, solitary, with densely arranged flowers. Bracts 6-7.5 mm long, colourless, glabrous, awned or mucronate, with a prominent midrib. Bracteoles 5.5-7 mm long, colourless, glabrous or hairy, awned or mucronate, with a prominent midrib. Outer tepals 12-16 mm long, entire. Inner tepals 10-13.5 mm long, with a basal tuft of hairs on inner face. Style 5.5-6 mm long, straight, centrally fixed to ovary. Seeds 2-2.2 mm long, glossy, brown. Distribution: South West and Eremaean Botanical Region; IBRA regions: Murchison, Yalgoo.

R. Davis, 8 May 2019

Distribution

IBRA Regions
Avon Wheatbelt, Geraldton Sandplains, Murchison, Yalgoo.
IBRA Subregions
Eastern Murchison, Geraldton Hills, Merredin, Tallering.
Local Government Areas (LGAs)
Carnamah, Greater Geraldton, Mingenew, Morawa, Northampton, Nungarin, Sandstone, Yalgoo.