Thaleropia queenslandica
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Myrtales |
| Family: | Myrtaceae |
| Genus: | Thaleropia |
| Species: | T. queenslandica |
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| Thaleropia queenslandica | |
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Thaleropia queenslandica is a species of tree in the family Myrtaceae.[4]
Description
Thaleropia queenslandica can grow to be up to 45 metres in height. The leaves are shiny with somewhat crenulate margins, the inflorescence much-branched with orange and yellow flowers. It flowers in summer and fruits in autumn. It produces dry, dehiscent fruit with a capsule fruit structure.[5]
Habitat and distribution
It grows primarily in the Atherton Tableland and nearby rainforest areas at an altitude of 800 to 1200 metres, with an isolated population recorded in Mount Mellum.
Conservation
It has been assessed as Least Concern under the Nature Conservation Act 1992.
References
- ↑ "Taxon - Thaleropia queenslandica". WildNet. Retrieved 23 February 2026.
- ↑ "Thaleropia queenslandica (L.S.Sm.) Peter G. Wilson". Australian Plant Name Index (APNI). Centre for Australian National Biodiversity Research, Australian Government. Retrieved 4 May 2026.
- 1 2 "Thaleropia queenslandica (L.S.Sm.) Peter G.Wilson". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. 2026. Retrieved 4 May 2026.
- ↑ "Thaleropia queenslandica". Atlas of Living Australia. Retrieved 23 February 2026.
- ↑ "Thaleropia queenslandica". Flora of Australia. Retrieved 23 February 2026.