Richea dracophylla explained

Richea dracophylla is a species of flowering plant in the family Ericaceae. It is endemic to Tasmania.

Description

It is a tall, sparsely branched shrub which can grow to 5 metres high, but usually less.[1] The leaves are arranged spirally around the stems and are about 22 cm long and taper to a point.[2] Dense clusters of white flowers appear at the end of the branches in spring.[1]

Taxonomy

The species was first formally described by botanist Robert Brown in 1810 in Prodromus Florae Novae Hollandiae, based on collections made at Mount Wellington.[3]

Cultivation

It has been cultivated in Tasmania, with propagation by seed more successful than by cuttings.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Richea dracophylla . Australian Native Plants Society (Australia) - ANPSA. 2009-11-29.
  2. Web site: Richea dracophylla . The Unique Flora of Tasmania . Hobart District Group of The Australian Plants Society - Tasmania Inc. . 2009-11-29 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20090707224612/http://www.apstas.com/sgaptas-richeas.htm . 2009-07-07 .
  3. Web site: Richea dracophylla . 2009-11-29 . Australian Plant Name Index (APNI), IBIS database. Centre for Plant Biodiversity Research, Australian Government, Canberra.