This native groundcover is commonly known as burr bush.
Monococcus echinophorus is described as a "dicot" in the Petiveriaceae family.
In the Queensland Nature Conservation Act it is classified as Least Concern. Under the Federal Environment Protection Biodiversity Conservation Act it is not classified.
Uncommon in the Fraser Coast region recorded at Mt Bauple, Grongah National Park, Wongi National Park and Dundowran. Also reported at Mt Urah and Takura.
It has been recorded in the Wide Bay district in the Queensland Herbarium Census and is listed as occurring in the Fraser Coast region in Queensland Herbarium Wildlife Online.
Reported at 7 Fraser Coast localities: Bauple, Craignish, Dundowran Beach, Eli Waters, Malarga, Mount Urah, Takura.
Fraser Coast distribution based on unverified field reports.
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