Pileanthus
| Pileanthus | |
|---|---|
| |
Scientific classification 
| |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Myrtales |
| Family: | Myrtaceae |
| Subfamily: | Myrtoideae |
| Tribe: | Chamelaucieae |
| Genus: | Pileanthus Labill.[1] |
Pileanthus is a genus of flowering plants in the family Myrtaceae, endemic to Western Australia. Collectively referred to by the common name coppercups, the eight currently recognised species are:[2]
- Pileanthus aurantiacus[3]
- Pileanthus bellus[3]
- Pileanthus filifolius Meisn. Summer coppercups[4]
- Pileanthus limacis Labill. Coastal coppercups[1]
- Pileanthus peduncularis Endl. Coppercups[5]
- Pileanthus rubronitidus[3]
- Pileanthus septentrionalis[3]
- Pileanthus vernicosus F.Muell.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Novae Hollandiae Plantarum Specimen 2 p11, t. 149. (1806)
- ^ "Pileanthus Labill". FloraBase. Western Australian Government Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.
- ^ a b c d Keighery Nuytsia 15:43, Figs 1K-N (2002)
- ^ J.Linn.Soc., Bot. 1:45 (1857)
- ^ Stirp.Herb.Huegel. 8 (1838)
- ^ Fragm. 1:225 (1859)