Xanthostemon graniticus


Xanthostemon graniticus, commonly known as granite penda or mountain penda, is a species of plant in the family Myrtaceae, endemic to a very small part of northeastern Queensland, Australia. It is an evergreen shrub or small tree growing up to high with brown, flaky bark and stiff, leaves. It inhabits open forests in the vicinity of Mount Pieter Botte, in peaty soils beside creeks at altitudes between. It is the only species in the genus known to grow in granitic soil. The species was first described by Australian botanist Peter Gordon Wilson in 1990.

Conservation

This species is listed by the Queensland Department of Environment and Science as vulnerable., it has not been assessed by the International Union for Conservation of Nature.