Xanthosia

For the crab genus, see Xanthosia (crab).
Xanthosia
Xanthosia rotundifolia near Torndirrup
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
(unranked): Asterids
Order: Apiales
Family: Mackinlayaceae
Genus: Xanthosia
Rudge
Species

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Xanthosia is a genus of plants of family Mackinlayaceae, but sometimes also placed in Araliaceae or Apiaceae. It comprises 20 species of shrubs endemic to Australia. The habit may also be as a herb. They are found in all Australian states, but not found in the Northern Territory.[1]


Species include:

References

  1. "Xanthosia Rudge". FloraBase. Department of Environment and Conservation, Government of Western Australia.


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