Pale Currant-bush

Leptomeria drupacea

Plant Life Endemic IUCN: Not Evaluated

About

This shrub has numerous twiggy branchlets that give it a broom like appearance. The leaves are small (around 1mm), the flowers are white to whitish pink forming off of lateral raceme during November to December. The fruit of this species is fleshy, green, ripening reddish.

Size

Can grow to around 3m

Habitat

Dry Eucalypt Forest and Woodland; Grassy Vegetation; Heath

Distribution

Eastern Australia from Queensland to Tasmania

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Local Sightings

1 recorded sighting in and around the area.

References & citations (2)

The Atlas of Living Australia (accessed 2021-09-22 14:03:33)
Flora of Victoria (accessed 2021-09-22 14:03:33)

Quick Facts

Common name: Pale Currant-bush
Scientific name: Leptomeria drupacea (Labill.) Druce
Family: Santalaceae
Category: Plant Life › Shrubs & Trees
Origin: Endemic
Conservation: Not Evaluated

Australian Faunal Directory

Also Known As

Drupe Bush
Erect Currantbush

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