Melichrus Explained

Melichrus is a genus of flowering plants in the family Ericaceae. The genus is endemic to Australia.^[1]

Species include:^[2]

• Melichrus adpressus A.Cunn. ex DC. - large nectar-heath
• Melichrus erubescens A.Cunn. ex DC. - ruby urn-heath
• Melichrus hirsutus J.B.Williams
• Melichrus procumbens (Cav.) Druce - jam tarts
• Melichrus urceolatus R.Br. - urn heath
• Melichrus sp. Bruce Rock
• Melichrus sp. Bungalbin Hill
• Melichrus sp. Coolgardie
  • Melichrus sp. Gibberagee Melichrus sp. Inglewood
  • Melichrus sp. Isla Gorge Melichrus sp. Newfoundland State Forest
• Melichrus sp. Tara

Notes and References

1. Web site: Genus Melichrus . 2010-06-06 . PlantNET - New South Wales Flora Online . Royal Botanic Gardens & Domain Trust, Sydney Australia.
2. Web site: Melichrus. 2010-06-06 . Australian Plant Name Index (APNI), IBIS database. Centre for Plant Biodiversity Research, Australian Government, Canberra.