Xerothamnella herbacea
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| Xerothamnella herbacea | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Lamiales |
| Family: | Acanthaceae |
| Genus: | Xerothamnella |
| Species: | X. herbacea |
| Binomial name | |
| Xerothamnella herbacea R.M.Barker, 1986[1] | |
Xerothamnella herbacea is a species of plant in the acanthus family that is endemic to Australia.[1]
The species is a sprawling perennial herb growing to 30 cm in height. The stems can root at the nodes where they touch the soil. The soft, linear to narrowly ovate leaves are dark green above and pale beneath. The small, bright pink to mauve flowers occur in the upper leaf axils. The hairy, club-shaped fruits are 9 mm long.[2]
