Miliusa brahei (common name raspberry jelly plant)[2] is a tree species in the Annonaceae family.[3] It is endemic to Australia, where it is found in Western Australia, the Northern Territory and Queensland.[1]
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Magnoliids |
| Order: | Magnoliales |
| Family: | Annonaceae |
| Genus: | Miliusa |
| Species: | M. brahei
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| Miliusa brahei | |
It was first described in 1874 as Saccopetalum brahei by Ferdinand von Mueller,[3][4] and in 1986 was transferred to the genus, Miliusa, by Laurence Jessup.[3][5]
Description
editIt is a deciduous tree, with white broken bark, growing up to 20 m tall.[6] Its young branches and shoots have a covering of shining pale brown hairs,[7] and its flowers are either paired or solitary.[2] It flowers from September to December, and fruits from November to May.[2]
Habitat
editIt is found in coastal and sub-coastal notophyll vine forests, and in monsoon vine forests.[2]
Ecology
editIt is a host plant of the butterflies Graphium agamemnon and Graphium aristeus.[2]
References
edit- ^ a b Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI).; IUCN SSC Global Tree Specialist Group. (2019). "Miliusa brahei". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T146624039A146624041. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-2.RLTS.T146624039A146624041.en. Retrieved 30 January 2025.
- ^ a b c d e L.W. Jessup (2021). "Miliusa brahei". Flora of Australia. Australian Biological Resources Study, Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water: Canberra. Retrieved 31 January 2025.
- ^ a b c "Miliusa brahei". Australian Plant Name Index, IBIS database. Centre for Plant Biodiversity Research, Australian Government. Retrieved 30 January 2025.
- ^ Mueller, F.J.H. von (1874). "Anonaceae". Fragmenta Phytographiae Australiae. 8 (66): 159–160.
- ^ L.W. Jessup (1986). "NEW COMBINATIONS IN AUSTRALIAN ANNONACEAE". Austrobaileya. 2: 227. ISSN 0155-4131. JSTOR 41738674. Wikidata Q92300185.
- ^ "Miliusa brahei". FloraBase. Western Australian Government Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions. Retrieved 30 January 2025.
- ^ "NT Flora: Miliusa brahei (F.Muell.) Jessup". eflora.nt.gov.au. Archived from the original on 25 April 2018. Retrieved 30 January 2025.
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