Marianthus paralius

Appearance

''Marianthus paralius'' is a woody, more or less prostrate shrub that typically spreads to a diameter of up to 50 cm , and tends to become a climber as it ages. The leaves are egg-shaped and thick, the flowers red with white stamens. Flowering occurs from September to November.

Distribution

This species of shrub grows in white sand over limestone on low coastal cliffs and is only known from two locations north of Perth in the Gingin and Joondalup local Government areas.

Status

''Marianthus paralius'' is listed "Threatened" by the Government of Western Australia Department of Parks and Wildlife and an interim recovery plan has been prepared. The main threats to the species include mining activities, grazing by rabbits, recreational activities, weed invasion and inappropriate fire regimes.

Habitat

This species of shrub grows in white sand over limestone on low coastal cliffs and is only known from two locations north of Perth in the Gingin and Joondalup local Government areas.