Notelaea neglecta explained

Notelaea neglecta is a species of flowering plant in the olive family that is endemic to Australia.

Description

The species grows as a shrub to about 2m (07feet) in height. The linear, or lance-shaped, leaves are 25mm100mm long and 2mm14mm wide. The inflorescences of 7–9 yellow flowers are 1cm–2cmcm (00inches–01inchescm) long. The oval fruits are 5mm6mm long and 4mm5mm wide.[1]

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs in eastern New South Wales, from Bungonia Gorge to the Capertee area, where it grows in dry sclerophyll forest on limestone or sandstone substrates.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Notelaea neglecta P.S.Green . D.W. Hardin. 1992. PlantNET. Royal Botanic Garden, Sydney . 6 November 2021.