Leucopogon amplectens | |
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Scientific classification
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Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Ericales |
Family: | Ericaceae |
Genus: | Leucopogon |
Species: | L. amplectens
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Binomial name | |
Leucopogon amplectens | |
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Occurrence data from AVH |
Leucopogon amplectens is a species of flowering plant in the family Ericaceae and is endemic to the south-west of Western Australia. It is an erect shrub that typically grows to a height of 30–75 cm (12–30 in) and has tube-shaped, white flowers from April to June. [2]
It was first formally described in 1921 by Carl Hansen Ostenfeld in the journal Biologiske meddelelser, Kongelige Danske Videnskabernes Selskab from specimens collected near Tammin. [3] The specific epithet (amplectens) means "embracing", referring to the leaves. [4]
Leucopogon amplectens grows in sandy soils in the Avon Wheatbelt and Mallee bioregions of south-western Western Australia and is listed as " Priority Two" by the Western Australian Government Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, [2] meaning that it is poorly known and from only one or a few locations. [5]
Leucopogon amplectens | |
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Scientific classification
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Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Ericales |
Family: | Ericaceae |
Genus: | Leucopogon |
Species: | L. amplectens
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Binomial name | |
Leucopogon amplectens | |
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Occurrence data from AVH |
Leucopogon amplectens is a species of flowering plant in the family Ericaceae and is endemic to the south-west of Western Australia. It is an erect shrub that typically grows to a height of 30–75 cm (12–30 in) and has tube-shaped, white flowers from April to June. [2]
It was first formally described in 1921 by Carl Hansen Ostenfeld in the journal Biologiske meddelelser, Kongelige Danske Videnskabernes Selskab from specimens collected near Tammin. [3] The specific epithet (amplectens) means "embracing", referring to the leaves. [4]
Leucopogon amplectens grows in sandy soils in the Avon Wheatbelt and Mallee bioregions of south-western Western Australia and is listed as " Priority Two" by the Western Australian Government Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, [2] meaning that it is poorly known and from only one or a few locations. [5]