Triunia robusta—Glossy Spice Bush—PROTEACEAE
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Habitat— In the lower stratum of Subtropical Rainforest Distribution— Endemic to a small area on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast, between Pomona and Woombye, mainly in the Maroochy River catchment area, covering a range of approximately 40 km. Description— A straggling multistemmed shrub or small tree growing to 4 m. Local occurrences— The North Coast Regional Botanic Gardens Coffs Harbour. |
Leaves.—Simple, entire, in whorls of 3 or 4, or in opposite pairs. Leaves are 8 to 16 cm long, glossy, leathery and hairless. |
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Inflorescence.— In loose cylindrical spikes, 8 to 10 cm long at the end of branchlets. Flowers are white and fragrant. Flowering.— October and November. Observed in May. |
Fruit.— Globose (spherical) or oval and approximately 4 cm long, reddish. Ripe.— March to May. |
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