- Richea dracophylla
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Richea dracophylla 
Richea dracophylla in Collinsvale, Tasmania Scientific classification Kingdom: Plantae (unranked): Angiosperms (unranked): Eudicots (unranked): Asterids Order: Ericales Family: Ericaceae Genus: Richea Species: R. dracophylla Binomial name Richea dracophylla
R.Br.[1]Synonyms Cystanthe dracophylla (R.Br.) Kuntze
Richea dracophylla is a species of flowering plant in the family Ericaceae. It is endemic to Tasmania.[2]
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Description
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
The 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
It has been cultivated in Tasmania, with propagation by seed more successful than by cuttings.[2]
References
- ^ a b "Richea dracophylla ". Australian Plant Name Index (APNI), IBIS database. Centre for Plant Biodiversity Research, Australian Government, Canberra. http://www.anbg.gov.au/cgi-bin/apni?TAXON_NAME=RICHEA+dracophylla. Retrieved 2009-11-29.
- ^ a b c d "Richea dracophylla ". Australian Native Plants Society (Australia) - ANPSA. http://asgap.org.au/r-dra.html. Retrieved 2009-11-29.
- ^ a b "Richea dracophylla ". The Unique Flora of Tasmania. Hobart District Group of The Australian Plants Society - Tasmania Inc.. http://www.apstas.com/sgaptas-richeas.htm. Retrieved 2009-11-29.
Categories:- Richea
- Ericales of Australia
- Flora of Tasmania
- Plants described in 1810
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