''Leucopogon microphyllus'' is a small

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n plant in the family Ericaceae native to eastern Australia. Two varieties are recognised, distinguished principally by leaf hairiness and geographical distribution. ''Leucopogon microphyllus'' var. ''microphyllus'' (Cav.) R.Br. is widespread and relatively common in heathlands of coastal eastern New South Wales and south eastern Queensland. ''Leucopogon microphyllus'' var. ''pilibundus'' (A.Cunn. ex DC.) Benth. is found at higher altitudes on the eastern ranges of New South Wales and Victoria, and has leaves with long hairs on both the upper and lower surface. Neither variety is considered threatened.

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microphyllus Ericales of Australia Flora of New South Wales Flora of Victoria (Australia) Flora of Queensland Plants described in 1810 Taxa named by Robert Brown (botanist, born 1773) Taxa named by Antonio José Cavanilles {{Australia-asterid-stub