Richea dracophylla is a species of flowering plant in the family Ericaceae. It is endemic to Tasmania.[2]
| Richea dracophylla | |
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| Richea dracophylla in Collinsvale, Tasmania | |
Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Ericaceae |
| Genus: | Richea |
| Species: | R. dracophylla
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| Binomial name | |
| Richea dracophylla | |
| Synonyms | |
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Cystanthe dracophylla (R.Br.) Kuntze | |
Description
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It is a tall, sparsely branched shrub which can grow to 5 metres high, but usually less.[2][3] The leaves are arranged spirally around the stems and are about 22 cm long and taper to a point.[3] Dense clusters of white flowers appear at the end of the branches in spring.[2]
Taxonomy
editThe species was first formally described by botanist Robert Brown in 1810 in Prodromus Florae Novae Hollandiae, based on collections made at Mount Wellington.[1]
Cultivation
editIt has been cultivated in Tasmania, with propagation by seed more successful than by cuttings.[2]
References
edit- ^ a b "Richea dracophylla ". Australian Plant Name Index (APNI), IBIS database. Centre for Plant Biodiversity Research, Australian Government, Canberra. Retrieved 2009-11-29.
- ^ a b c d "Richea dracophylla ". Australian Native Plants Society (Australia) - ANPSA. Retrieved 2009-11-29.
- ^ a b "Richea dracophylla ". The Unique Flora of Tasmania. Hobart District Group of The Australian Plants Society - Tasmania Inc. Archived from the original on 2009-07-07. Retrieved 2009-11-29.