Pileanthus Explained

Pileanthus is a genus of flowering plants in the family Myrtaceae, endemic to Western Australia. Collectively referred to by the common name coppercups, the eight currently recognised species are:

• Pileanthus aurantiacus
• Pileanthus bellus
• Pileanthus filifolius Meisn. Summer coppercups^[1]
• Pileanthus limacis Labill. Coastal coppercups
• Pileanthus peduncularis Endl. Coppercups^[2]
• Pileanthus rubronitidus
• Pileanthus septentrionalis^[3]
• Pileanthus vernicosus F.Muell.^[4]

Notes and References

1. J.Linn.Soc., Bot. 1:45 (1857)
2. Stirp.Herb.Huegel. 8 (1838)
3. Keighery Nuytsia 15:43, Figs 1K-N (2002)
4. Fragm. 1:225 (1859)