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Darwinia hypericifolia

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Darwinia hypericifolia
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Myrtales
Family: Myrtaceae
Genus: Darwinia
Species:
D. hypericifolia
Binomial name
Darwinia hypericifolia
Occurrence data from AVH
Synonyms

Genetyllis leiostyla (Turcz.) Domin

Darwinia hypericifolia is a shrub which is endemic to the south-west of Western Australia.[2]

It has an erect and straggly habit, growing to between 0.4 and 1 metre high.[2] Red flowers are primarily produced between October and November.[2]

It occurs on peaty sand on slopes of the Stirling Range.[2][3]

References

  1. ^ "Darwinia hypericifolia". Australian Plant Name Index (APNI), IBIS database. Centre for Plant Biodiversity Research, Australian Government, Canberra. Retrieved 23 July 2009.
  2. ^ a b c d "Darwinia hypericifolia". FloraBase. Western Australian Government Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.
  3. ^ Gardner, C.A. (1981). Wildflowers of Western Australia. Perth: St George Books. p. 10. ISBN 086778007X.