Prostanthera eurybioides

Prostanthera eurybioides
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
(unranked): Asterids
Order: Lamiales
Family: Lamiaceae
Genus: Prostanthera
Species: P. eurybioides
Binomial name
Prostanthera eurybioides
F.Muell.[1]

Prostanthera eurybioides, of the family Lamiaceae, also known as Monarto Mint-Bush, is a perennial low spreading shrub, less than 1m high, endemic to Australia. This plant has a very limited distribution and is a nationally threatened species. Threats to survival include low seedling recruitment, habitat degradation due to weeds, grazing pressure and human influence.[2]

References

  1. "Prostanthera eurybioides". Australian Plant Name Index (APNI), IBIS database. Centre for Plant Biodiversity Research, Australian Government.
  2. http://www.environment.sa.gov.au


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