Denhamia parvifolia

Denhamia parvifolia, commonly known as the small-leaved denhamia, is a species of small shrub which is endemic to South-East Queensland.

Distribution and Habitat

Denhamia parvifolia occurs on labile to sub-laible sandstone, siltstone, shales, and alkaline and acidic volcanic igneous regolith. It has been observed growing on red-brown sandy to clay loams on undulating hill slopes at elevations of 160-560m above sea level. It is restricted to semi-evergreen vine thickets and Acacia harpophylla communities. Its range distribution occurs from Eidsvold in the North, south to Chinchilla and east to Kingaroy. The Acacia harpophylla and semi-evergreen vine thickets in the north and south Brigalow Belt and Nandewar bioregions are classified as endangered vegetation communities under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999.

In-situ Conservation

Remnants of this species can be seen in-situ at Kingaroy Heights Park and Environmental Park frequently occurring along-side the Kingaroy population of endangered Phebalium distans in semi-evergreen vine thicket. The park is managed by the non-profit organisation Native Plants Queensland which advocate for conservation.

Conservation status

Denhamia parvifolia is classified as "vulnerable" under the Australian Government Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 and as "vulnerable" under the Queensland Government Nature Conservation Act 1992.