Westringia senifolia, commonly known as alpine westringia, is a shrub that is endemic to Victoria, Australia.
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Lamiales |
| Family: | Lamiaceae |
| Genus: | Westringia |
| Species: | W. senifolia
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| Westringia senifolia | |
Taxonomy edit
The species was first formally described in 1855 by Victorian Government Botanist Ferdinand von Mueller, based on plant material collected from Mount Buffalo.[1]
In Western Australia, plants previously known as W. senifolia var. canescens are currently identified as Westringia baxteri.[1]
Description edit
It grows to 2 metres high and has narrow leaves. These are green and glossy above and pale and hairy underneath. White flowers with red spots appear between December and February in the species' native range.[2]
Range edit
It occurs on high, rocky mountains including Mount Buffalo, Mount Buller, Mount Wellington and Mount Donna Buang.[1][3]
References edit
- ^ a b c d "Westringia senifolia". Australian Plant Name Index (APNI), IBIS database. Centre for Plant Biodiversity Research, Australian Government, Canberra. Retrieved 15 November 2011.
- ^ Wild Plants of Victoria (database). Viridans Biological Databases & Department of Sustainability and Environment. 2009.
- ^ "Westringia senifolia". Grimwade Plant Collection. School of Botany, the University of Melbourne. Retrieved 15 November 2011.