About Maekawaea rhytidophylla (F.Muell. ex Benth.) H.Ohashi & K.Ohashi
Maekawaea rhytidophylla (F.Muell. ex Benth.) H.Ohashi & K.Ohashi is a small twining herb or trailing shrub that belongs to the plant family Fabaceae. All parts of this plant are covered in rusty or felty hairs. It produces attractive pink flowers that can appear at any time of year. This species is native to eastern and northern Australia (specifically the Northern Territory, Queensland, and New South Wales), as well as to New Guinea and New Caledonia. Its specific epithet rhytidophylla comes from Greek, and refers to the plant’s wrinkled leaves.
