Endiandra muelleri subsp. bracteata facts for kids
The Endiandra muelleri subsp. bracteata is a special and rare tree. It grows in the amazing rainforests of eastern Australia. This tree is a type of green-leaved rose walnut, also known as Mueller's walnut. Sadly, it is listed as endangered. This means it is at high risk of disappearing forever.
Quick facts for kids Endiandra muelleri subsp. bracteata |
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Magnoliids |
| Order: | Laurales |
| Family: | Lauraceae |
| Genus: | Endiandra |
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E. m. subsp. bracteata
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| Endiandra muelleri subsp. bracteata B.Hyland
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Where Does This Tree Live?
This unique tree grows along the eastern coast of Australia. You can find it from a town called Maclean, New South Wales all the way up to Mackay, Queensland. It usually lives in subtropical rainforests. These are forests that get lots of rain and are not too hot or too cold. It prefers to grow at lower altitudes, which means closer to sea level.
What Makes It Special?
The Endiandra muelleri subsp. bracteata is a subspecies. A subspecies is like a special group within a species. It has small differences from its close relative, Endiandra muelleri subsp. muelleri. These differences are often tiny details.
How to Spot the Differences
Scientists look for specific features to tell these trees apart. Most of the differences are about tiny hairs on the plant.
- Its small branches, called twigs, have hairs that can be crooked or twisted. Some hairs are also straight.
- These twig hairs can stand upright, not just lie flat.
- The outer parts of its flowers are smooth and do not have hairs.
- The very small branchlets and the veins on the underside of its leaves often have rusty red hairs.
- This tree usually does not have special hairy tufts on its leaves. These tufts are called domatia.
