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Atalaya brevialata

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Atalaya brevialata
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Atalaya brevialata is a species of plant in the soapberry (Sapindaceae) family.[2] It is native to northern Australia where it occurs in the Northern Territory.[3]

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Description

This species of Atalaya has a perennial woody base with annual herbaceous parts growing to 45 cm above ground. It looks grass-like, but the leaves have pinnate venation.[1]

Taxonomy

Atalaya brevialata was first described in 2012 by Ian Cowie and Benjamin Stuckey.[2][3] The species epithet, brevialata, or "short-winged", refers to the short wing of the samara.[3]

Distribution and habitat

The species is known only from the Elizabeth River valley in Darwin, where it is found near Virginia and west to north-west of Noonamah. It grows in woodland to open woodland on sandy soils amongst Eucalyptus tectifica and Corymbia foelscheana.[1] A map showing where it has been collected is given by the Australian Virtual Herbarium.

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