Grampians mountain-correa facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Correa lawrenceana var. grampiana |
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Sapindales |
| Family: | Rutaceae |
| Genus: | Correa |
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C. l. var. grampiana
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| Correa lawrenceana var. grampiana Paul G.Wilson
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The Grampians mountain-correa (scientific name: Correa lawrenceana var. grampiana) is a special type of plant. It is a shrub that only grows in Victoria, Australia. This plant has oval-shaped leaves. Its flowers are shaped like tubes and feel soft, like velvet. They are covered in creamy white to yellowish-brown hairs.
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About the Grampians Mountain-Correa
The Grampians mountain-correa is a shrub. It usually grows up to 2.5 meters (about 8 feet) tall. Its leaves grow in pairs on opposite sides of the stem. They feel leathery and are oval-shaped. Most leaves are between 20 and 40 millimeters long. They are also 10 to 17 millimeters wide. The underside of the leaves is covered with soft, fawn-colored hairs.
Flowers of the Grampians Mountain-Correa
The flowers grow one by one where a leaf meets the stem. Each flower hangs down on a small stalk, which is 2 to 5 millimeters long. The base of the flower is cup-shaped. This part is called the calyx. It is 5 to 7 millimeters long. The calyx is covered with woolly, rust-colored hairs and has a wavy edge.
The main part of the flower is called the corolla. It is shaped like a cylinder. The corolla is 15 to 25 millimeters long. It feels velvety and is covered with many cream-colored to yellowish-brown hairs.
How This Plant Was Named
This special plant was first officially described in 1998. A scientist named Paul Wilson gave it its formal name. He wrote about it in a science journal called Nuytsia. The plant samples he used were collected by David Albrecht in 1986. They were found on Mount William.
Where Grampians Mountain-Correa Lives
This type of correa plant grows among rocks. You can find it in the mountains of the Grampians. It also grows on nearby Mount Langi Ghiran. Both of these places are in Victoria, Australia.
Protecting the Grampians Mountain-Correa
The Grampians mountain-correa is a rare plant. It is listed as "Rare in Victoria." This means it is not very common in the state. The Department of Sustainability and Environment keeps an Advisory List of Rare Or Threatened Plants In Victoria. This list helps people know which plants need protection.
