| Pimelea spicata | |
|---|---|
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malvales |
| Family: | Thymelaeaceae |
| Genus: | Pimelea |
| Species: | P. spicata |
| Binomial name | |
| Pimelea spicata R.Br. | |
Pimelea spicata, the pink pimelea, is an endangered plant, native to New South Wales, Australia. It is also known as rice flower.
Invasive weeds which compete with the plant for resources include bridal creeper (Asparagus asparagoides), bitou bush (Chrysanthemoides monilifera), blackberry (Rubus fruticosus agg.), St John's wort (Hypericum perforatum), kikuyu (Pennisetum clandestinum), lantana (Lantana camara), African olive (Olea africana subsp. africana) and privet (Ligustrum lucidum).[2]
References
- ^ Pimelea spicata: Threatened Species Information, NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service.
- ^ fs44_threatened_species.pdf