Nematolepis
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Nematolepis is a genus
of shrubs and small trees in the family Rutaceae
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The 7 species, all of which are endemic to Australia
, are as follows:
Genus
In biology, a genus is a low-level taxonomic rank used in the biological classification of living and fossil organisms, which is an example of definition by genus and differentia...
of shrubs and small trees in the family Rutaceae
Rutaceae
Rutaceae, commonly known as the rue or citrus family, is a family of flowering plants, usually placed in the order Sapindales.Species of the family generally have flowers that divide into four or five parts, usually with strong scents...
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The 7 species, all of which are endemic to Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
, are as follows:
- Nematolepis elliptica (Paul G.Wilson) Paul G.Wilson
- Nematolepis frondosa (N.G.Walsh & Albr.) Paul G.Wilson
- Nematolepis ovatifolia (F.Muell.) Paul G.Wilson
- Nematolepis phebalioides Turcz.
- Nematolepis rhytidophylla (Albr. & N.G.Walsh) Paul G.Wilson
- Nematolepis squameaNematolepis squameaNematolepis squamea , commonly known as Satinwood, is a shrub or small tree species which is endemic to Australia. The species was first formally described in 1805 and named Eriostemon squamea....
(Labill.) Paul G.Wilson - Satinwood, Lancewood Satin Box, Satin Box, Lancewood or Bobie Bobie - Nematolepis wilsoniiNematolepis wilsoniiNematolepis wilsonii is an endangered shrub or small tree species which is endemic to Victoria in Australia. It may grow up to 10 metres tall and has mottled bark. The shiny green leaves are 30 to 80 mm long and 5 to 15 mm wide, and have silvery scales underneath...
(N.G.Walsh & Albr.) Paul G.Wilson