Chenopodium parabolicum explained

Chenopodium parabolicum (Syn. Rhagodia parabolica), commonly known as fragrant saltbush or mealy saltbush, is a shrub in the family Amaranthaceae. The species is native to Australia.

The species was formally described in 1810 in Prodromus Florae Novae Hollandiae by botanist Robert Brown.[1] In 2012, after phylogenetical research, it was reclassified as a species of Chenopodium, and assigned the name Chenopodium parabolicum (R.Br.) S.Fuentes & Borsch.

The species occurs in South Australia, Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland.[2]

References

  1. Web site: Rhagodia parabolica. 13 April 2012. Australian Plant Name Index (APNI), IBIS database. Centre for Plant Biodiversity Research, Australian Government, Canberra.
  2. Web site: Rhagodia parabolica R.Br. . 13 April 2012. Jacobs S.W.L.. PlantNET - New South Wales Flora Online . Royal Botanic Gardens & Domain Trust, Sydney Australia.

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