Dracophyllum sayeri
Appearance
Dracophyllum sayeri | |
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Herbarium specimen | |
Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Ericales |
Family: | Ericaceae |
Genus: | Dracophyllum |
Species: | D. sayeri
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Binomial name | |
Dracophyllum sayeri F. Mueller
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Dracophyllum sayeri is a non-herbaceous plant in the genus Dracophyllum, endemic to North Queensland.[1] The plant has green leaves approximately 20-50 centimetres in length when mature. Inflorescence are approximately 15-25 centimetres in length and range from a light red colour to cream.[2]
The species has been found in Goldsborough Valley State Forest and Mount Lewis National Park.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ "Dracophyllum sayeri F.Muell". Atlas of Living Australia. Retrieved 2018-12-02.
- ^ Venter, Fanie. "The Queensland Dragon Heath is like a creature in the mist". The Conversation. Retrieved 2021-04-29.
- ^ "Maps". Bing Maps. 2018-12-02. Retrieved 2018-12-02.