Leptorhynchos (plant) explained

Leptorhynchos is a genus of annual or perennial herbs in the family Asteraceae. All species are endemic to Australia.^[1]

Species list

The following is a list of species of Leptorhynchos accepted by the Australian Plant Census as at April 2024:^[2]

• Leptorhynchos baileyi F.Muell. - woolly buttons
• Leptorhynchos elongatus DC. - lanky buttons
• Leptorhynchos melanocarpus Paul G.Wilson
• Leptorhynchos nitidulus DC.
• Leptorhynchos orientalis Paul G.Wilson
• Leptorhynchos scaber (Benth.) Haegi
• Leptorhynchos squamatus (Labill.) Less. – scaly buttons
  • Leptorhynchos squamatus subsp. alpinus Flann
  • Leptorhynchos squamatus (Labill.) Less. subsp. squamatus
• Leptorhynchos tenuifolius F.Muell.
• Leptorhynchos tetrachaetus (Schldl.) J.M.Black - beauty buttons
• Leptorhynchos waitzia Sond. - button immortelle

Notes and References

1. Web site: Genus Leptorhynchos . 2009-01-25 . PlantNET - New South Wales Flora Online . Royal Botanic Gardens & Domain Trust, Sydney Australia.
2. Web site: Leptorhynchos . Australian Plant Census . 19 April 2024.