- Trochocarpa clarkei
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Trochocarpa clarkei Scientific classification Kingdom: Plantae (unranked): Angiosperms (unranked): Eudicots (unranked): Asterids Order: Ericales Family: Ericaceae Genus: Trochocarpa Species: T. clarkei Binomial name Trochocarpa clarkei
(F.Muell.) F.Muell.[1]Synonyms Decaspora clarkei F.Muell.
Trochocarpa clarkei (Lilac Berry) is a species of flowering plant in the family Ericaceae. It is endemic to Victoria in Australia.[2] It is a shrub which grows to around 30 cm high. The flowers are maroon with a greenish base. The fruits, which appear in autumn, are about 8 mm in diameter.[2] These are eaten by small mammals and birds.[3] The species occurs in alpine and subalpine areas of the southern highlands, often in association with Eucalyptus pauciflora.[3]
References
- ^ "Trochocarpa clarkei". 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=Trochocarpa+clarkei. Retrieved 2010-01-01.
- ^ a b Corrick, M.G. and Fuhrer, B.A. (2001). Wildflowers of Victoria and adjoining areas. Australia: Bloomings Books. ISBN 1876473142.
- ^ a b "A Typical Rare Plant". Rare Plants of Victoria. Viridans. http://www.viridans.com/RAREPL/typical.htm. Retrieved 2010-01-01.
Categories:- Ericaceae
- Ericales of Australia
- Flora of Victoria (Australia)
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