Acrothamnus Explained

Acrothamnus is a genus of flowering plants in the family Ericaceae. The species, which were formerly included in the genus Leucopogon, occur in eastern Australia, New Zealand, New Guinea and the Pacific.^[1] They include:^{[2] [3]}

• Acrothamnus colensoi (Hook.f.) Quinn
• Acrothamnus hookeri (Sond.) Quinn
• Acrothamnus maccraei (F.Muell.) Quinn - Subalpine beard-heath
• Acrothamnus montanus (R.Br) Quinn - Snow beard-heath
• Acrothamnus spathaceus (Pedley) Quinn
• Acrothamnus suaveolens (Hook.f.) Quinn

Notes and References

1. Quinn. Christopher J.. Brown. Elizabeth A.. Heslewood. Margaret M.. Crayn. Darren M.. Generic concepts in Styphelieae (Ericaceae): the Cyathodes group. Australian Systematic Botany. 2005. 18. 5. 439–454. 10.1071/SB05005.
2. Web site: Acrothamnus - Australian Plant Census . Australian Plant Census (APC) . 19 November 2023.
3. Web site: WFO Plant List - World Flora Online . wfoplantlist.org . 19 November 2023.