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Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Shrub |
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Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Endemic to Cape York Peninsular, Australia |
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| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical, Sub-Tropical / Monsoonal |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Shrub to 4m tall |
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| Foliage | Leaves to 17cm long by 5cm wide, rough papery, with stellate hairs. |
| Flowers | Calyx tubular, with stellate hairs on the surface. Petals white to pale cream. |
| Etymology | Named after the McIlwraith Range in Queensland, where the specimen was first collected. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
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| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens, Container Planting |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Pollination Method(s) | Biotic (Fauna) |
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| Seed or Spore Dispersal | Abiotic |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun, Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Well-Drained Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils |
| Pest(s) | Chewing Insects, Sucking Insects |
| Propagation Method | Seed |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Papery, Rough |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Cream / Off-White, White |
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| Flower Texture(s) | Thin |
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Others
| Master ID | 31311 |
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| Species ID | 5708 |
