False Gardenia (species: Atractocarpus sessilis) in Lizard Island Field Guide (Lizard Island Field Guide)
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Atractocarpus sessilis
False Gardenia


©Anne Hoggett: Atractocarpus sessilis above Crystal Beach, Lizard Island.

©Anne Hoggett: Atractocarpus sessilis above Crystal Beach, Lizard Island.

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Kingdom Plantae
Division Charophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Order Gentianales
Family Rubiaceae
Genus Atractocarpus
Species Atractocarpus sessilis

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Distinguishing features

A shrub or small tree with shiny, opposite leaves, fragrant white/cream flowers with 4-5 petals and distinctive spherical or slightly elongated fruits with rough texture and persistent calyx.

Size

  • Size data has not been obtained.

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Distribution


©Atlas of Living Australia: Australian distribution

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References

References that assist with identification

  • Beasley, J. (2018). Plants of Cape York: the compact guide. Everbest Printing, China.

Other references

  • Byrnes, N.B., S.L. Everist, S.T. Reynolds, A. Specht and R.L. Specht (1977). The vegetation of Lizard Island, North Queensland, Proceedings of the Royal Society of Queensland, 88: 1-15. LIRS catalog number 3.