Opercularia (plant)
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Opercularia is a genus of perennials and subshrubs in the family Rubiaceae. There are about 15 species, all of which are endemic to Australia.[1] Many of the species have an unpleasant odour.[1]
Species include:[2]
- Opercularia acolytantha Diels
- Opercularia apiciflora A.Juss.
- Opercularia aspera Gaertn. - Coarse Stinkweed[1]
- Opercularia diphylla Gaertn.
- Opercularia echinocephala Benth. - Bristly-headed stinkweed[3]
- Opercularia hirsuta Benth. - Silky-haired stinkweed[3]
- Opercularia hispidula Endl. - Hairy stinkweed, hispid stinkweed[3]
- Opercularia liberiflora F.Muell.
- Opercularia ovata Hook.f.
- Opercularia rubioides A.Juss.
- Opercularia scabrida Schltdl.
- Opercularia spermacocea A.Juss.
- Opercularia vaginata A.Juss. - Dog weed[3]
- Opercularia varia Hook.f. - Variable stinkweed[1]
- Opercularia volubilis Benth. - Twining stinkweed[3]
References
- ^ a b c d "Genus Opercularia". PlantNET - New South Wales Flora Online. Royal Botanic Gardens & Domain Trust, Sydney Australia. Retrieved 2009-07-26.
- ^ "Opercularia". Australian Plant Name Index (APNI), IBIS database. Centre for Plant Biodiversity Research, Australian Government, Canberra. Retrieved 2009-09-26.
- ^ a b c d e "Opercularia". FloraBase. Western Australian Government Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.