Maireana brevifolia
Eastern Cottonbush, Small Leaf Bluebush
Also known as: Enchylaena tamariscina (Lindl.) Druce +5 more
- Enchylaena tamariscina (Lindl.) Druce
- Kochia brevifolia R.Br.
- Kochia tamariscina (Lindl.) J.M.Black
- Kochia thymifolia Lindl.
- Suaeda feliciana A.J.Hoffm. & Teillier
- Suaeda tamariscina Lindl.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Amaranthaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub.
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Found natively in Australasia, Maireana brevifolia (commonly known as Eastern Cottonbush or Small-Leaf Bluebush) is a shrub belonging to the Amaranthaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AUSTRALASIA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Australia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Victoria, Western Australia
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Canary Is., Cape Provinces, Chile North, Desventurados Is., Morocco, Palestine