Monotoca elliptica
Common Name:
Tree Broom-heath
Family:
Distribution (from Flora of Victoria):
Gippsland Plain, Wilsons Promontory, East Gippsland (TWXZ) also NSW, Tas
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Distribution and ecological preference at Wilsons Promontory (if known):
Scrub and stringybark-peppermint forests throughout the Prom
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Flower Description:
White or cream flowers
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Habit:
Dense shrub or tree to 8 m
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Distinguishing characteristics (within family/genus):
This species is similar to Leucopogon parviflorus when not in flower or fruit. Flower lobes of Monotoca elliptica are hairless and leaves are sharply pointed
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Conservation status:
Not threatened
References:
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Meagher, D. and Kohout, M. (2001). “A field guide to Wilsons Promontory”. Oxford University Press, South Melbourne, Vic.
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Walsh, N. G. and Entwisle, T. J. “Flora of Victoria”, volumes 2 (1994), 3 (1996) and 4 (1999). Inkata Press, Port Melbourne, Victoria