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Leptecophylla Oxycedrus
''Leptecophylla oxycedrus,'' commonly referred to as coastal pinkberry or crimson berry, is a medium shrub to large tree native to Tasmania and southern Victoria. It is part of the family Ericaceae and has narrow, pointed leaves, white flowers and pale pink fruits. It was previously classified as a subspecies of ''Leptecophylla juniperina'' but has since been raised to the specific level in 2017. The species was originally described in 1805 by Jacques Labillardière in ''Novae Hollandiae plantarum specimen'' which was published after his voyage through Oceania. Description and habit ''Leptecophylla oxycedrus'' is typically an erect, densely branched, woody shrub that grows in height and has puberulent branches. It is a Perennial plant, perennial plant that typically flowers from August to November. Leaves The leaves of ''Leptecophylla oxycedrus'' are narrowly lanceolate and mucronate. They are reflexed with slightly curved, entire margins and are long and wide. They have a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ericaceae
The Ericaceae () are a Family (biology), family of flowering plants, commonly known as the heath or heather family, found most commonly in acidic and infertile growing conditions. The family is large, with about 4,250 known species spread across 124 genera, making it the 14th most species-rich family of flowering plants. The many well known and economically important members of the Ericaceae include the cranberry, blueberry, huckleberry, rhododendron (including azaleas), and various common heaths and heathers (''Erica (plant), Erica'', ''Cassiope'', ''Daboecia'', and ''Calluna'' for example). Description The Ericaceae contain a morphologically diverse range of taxa, including Herbaceous plant, herbs, chamaephyte, dwarf shrubs, shrubs, and trees. Their leaves are usually evergreen, alternate or whorled, simple and without stipules. Their flowers are Plant sexuality#Individual plant sexuality, hermaphrodite and show considerable variability. The petals are often fused (sympetalous ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
