Cryptandra polyclada subsp. aequabilis Rye[5] is a low, dense, spreading shrub that typically grows to a height of 10–40 cm (3.9–15.7 in), has leaves 1.8–2.8 mm (0.071–0.110 in) long, white flowers, the
floral tube about 1.0 mm (0.039 in) long densely covered with star-shaped hairs, and
sepals 0.8 mm (0.031 in) long. Flowering occurs in October. This subspecies is only known from in or near
Boorabbin National Park where it grows in sand in the
Coolgardie bioregion of sourh-western Western Australia.[6][7]
Cryptandra polyclada Diels subsp. polyclada[8] is a mat-forming, sometimes erect shrub that typically grows to a height of 10–70 cm (3.9–27.6 in), has leaves 2.1–4.1 mm (0.083–0.161 in) long, white or cream-coloured flowers, the
floral tube 0.7–1.1 mm (0.028–0.043 in) long usually densely covered with star-shaped hairs, and
sepals 0.6–1.1 mm (0.024–0.043 in) long. Flowering occurs from January to May. This subspecies occurs near Tammin and from near
Hyden to east of
Lake King in the
Avon Wheatbelt, Coolgardie,
Esperance Plains and
Mallee bioregions.[6][9]
Subspecies aequabilis is listed as "
Priority One" by the Government of Western Australia
Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions,[7] meaning that it is known from only one or a few locations which are potentially at risk,[10] and subsp. polyclada as "
Priority Three",[9] meaning that it is poorly known and known from only a few locations but is not under imminent threat.[10]
^Sharr, Francis Aubi; George, Alex (2019). Western Australian Plant Names and Their Meanings (3rd ed.). Kardinya, WA: Four Gables Press. p. 281.
ISBN9780958034180.