Bursaria spinosa
Australian Blackthorn, Mock Orange
Other regional names: Prickly Box +2 more
- Prickly Box
- Prickly Pine
- Sweet Bursaria
Also known as: Bursaria spinosa var. normalis Domin
- Bursaria spinosa var. normalis Domin
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Pittosporaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.
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Bursaria spinosa (commonly known as Australian blackthorn or Mock Orange) is a shrub or tree within the Pittosporaceae family. It is found natively in Australasia. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies and varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AUSTRALASIA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Australia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms