Allocasuarina glareicola facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Allocasuarina glareicola |
|
|---|---|
| Conservation status | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Genus: |
Allocasuarina
|
| Species: |
glareicola
|
 |
|
| Occurrence data from AVH | |
The Allocasuarina glareicola is a special type of plant. It belongs to the Allocasuarina family. This plant is found only in Australia.
About the Allocasuarina glareicola
This plant is a small shrub. It usually grows to be about 1 to 2 meters (3 to 6 feet) tall. It has a unique way of growing. Sometimes, a single plant has both male and female flowers. Other times, male flowers are on one plant and female flowers are on a different plant.
What it Looks Like
The Allocasuarina glareicola is a small, bushy plant. It flowers in October. This is springtime in Australia. The plant can also spread using its roots. These "root suckers" can grow up to 3 meters (10 feet) away from the main plant. This helps new plants grow nearby.
Where it Lives
This shrub lives in open forests. It prefers a special type of soil called lateritic soil. This soil is often reddish and rich in iron. You can find it on the central coast of New South Wales. Most of these plants grow around the Castlereagh Nature Reserve. This area is north-east of Penrith. The total area where these plants live is quite small, about 36 square kilometers (14 square miles).
Why it's Special
The Allocasuarina glareicola is an important plant. It is listed as an "Endangered" species (EN). This means there are very few of these plants left. They are protected under Australia's Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act (EPBC). This law helps keep special plants and animals safe. Scientists and conservationists are working to protect this unique shrub.
