Eucalyptus microschema
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Myrtales |
| Family: | Myrtaceae |
| Genus: | Eucalyptus |
| Species: | E. microschema
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Eucalyptus microschema is a species of small, shrubby mallee that is endemic to the southwest of Western Australia. It has smooth, silvery grey bark, linear adult leaves, flower buds in groups of nine or eleven, white flowers and short, barrel-shaped fruit. It is restricted to a small area near Newdegate.
Description
Eucalyptus microschema is a shrubby mallee that typically grows to a height of 1.2–3 m (3 ft 11 in – 9 ft 10 in) and forms a
Taxonomy
Eucalyptus microschema was first formally described in 1991 by Ian Brooker and Stephen Hopper in the journal Nuytsia from specimens collected southeast of Newdegate by Brooker.[4][5] The specific epithet is from ancient Greek meaning "small form", referring to the stature of this mallee.[2]
Distribution and habitat
This eucalypt mainly grows in low shrubland in scattered clumps to the east and southeast of Newdegate and towards Lake King.[4]
Conservation status
Eucalyptus microschema is classified as "
See also
References
- ^ "Eucalyptus microschema". Australian Plant Census. Retrieved 7 November 2019.
- ^ a b "Eucalyptus microschema". Euclid: Centre for Australian National Biodiversity Research. Retrieved 31 May 2020.
- ^ a b "Eucalyptus microschema". FloraBase. Western Australian Government Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.
- ^ a b c Brooker, M. Ian H.; Hopper, Stephen (1991). "A taxonomic revision of Eucalyptus wandoo, E. redunca and allied species (Eucalyptus series Levispermae Maiden - Myrtaceae) in Western Australia". Nuytsia. 8 (1): 121–125. Retrieved 7 November 2019.
- ^ "Eucalyptus microschema". APNI. Retrieved 7 November 2019.
- ^ "Conservation codes for Western Australian Flora and Fauna" (PDF). Government of Western Australia Department of Parks and Wildlife. Retrieved 7 November 2019.