| Leptecophylla
juniperina (= Cyathodes juniperina; Cheeseberry) is a dense shrub with
sharply pointed leaves. It grows in a wide range of habitats, from sea
level to alpine areas. There are several varieties:
var parvifolia
(= C. parvifolia) is an alpine and subalpine plant with small
leaves (5-6mm long). The other varieties have leaves at least 8mm
long.
var oxycedrus (= Cyathodes oxycedrus) grows
near the coast and has a denser habit than the other varieties
var juniperina is widespread in wet forests, alpine and
subalpine areas
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