Commersonia corniculata facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Commersonia corniculata |
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Commersonia cygnorum Steud. Lasiopetalum corniculatum Sm. Restiaria cygnorum (Steud.) Kuntze Rulingia cygnorum (Steud.) C.A.Gardner Rulingia malvifolia Steetz |
Commersonia corniculata is a type of flowering plant. It belongs to the Malvaceae family, which includes plants like hibiscus. This plant grows only in Western Australia, meaning it is endemic there. It is a shrub with hairy stems. Its leaves have an interesting shape, often with three main parts. They are also covered in tiny hairs.
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About This Plant
What is Commersonia corniculata?
This plant is a small shrub. It has stems that feel hairy to the touch. The leaves are also covered in different kinds of tiny hairs. These hairs help protect the plant. The leaves often have an uneven shape or are divided into three main sections.
Where Does It Grow?
Commersonia corniculata is found only in Western Australia. It grows in a specific area known as the South-West Province. This region is known for its unique plants and animals.
How It Got Its Name
The First Description
The plant was first officially described in 1822. An English botanist named James Edward Smith gave it the name Lasiopetalum corniculatum. He studied plant samples collected by Archibald Menzies at King George Sound.
A Name Change
Later, in 2018, two botanists, Kelly Anne Shepherd and Carolyn Wilkins, studied the plant again. They found that this plant was the same as another one. That other plant had been named Commersonia cygnorum in 1845 by Ernst Gottlieb von Steudel.
Since Lasiopetalum corniculatum was the first correct name given to the plant, it had to be used. This is a rule in naming plants. So, the plant's official name became Commersonia corniculata. This shows how scientists keep learning more about plants.
