Eremaea blackwelliana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Eremaea blackwelliana |
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| Eremaea blackwelliana growing near Northam | |
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Eremaea (plant)
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blackwelliana
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Melaleuca blackwelliana (Hnatiuk) Craven & R.D.Edwards |
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Eremaea blackwelliana is a special plant from the myrtle family. It grows only in the south-west part of Western Australia. This plant is a shrub with soft, pointed leaves. It has pretty orange flowers that bloom in spring. After the flowers, it grows woody, cup-shaped fruits. The flowers grow one by one on short branches that formed the year before.
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What Does Eremaea blackwelliana Look Like?
Eremaea blackwelliana is a shrub that spreads out. It can grow up to 3 metres (10 ft) tall and wide. Its leaves are about 8.8–9.7 millimetres (0.3–0.4 in) long. They are also about 0.6–0.9 millimetres (0.02–0.04 in) wide. The leaves are thin and pointed, but they are not sharp or prickly. They have a thicker line down the middle.
Flowers and Fruits
The flowers of this plant are a bright orange color. They grow one at a time on the ends of branches that grew the year before. The outside of the flower cup is very hairy. Each flower has 5 petals, which are about 3.2–4.5 millimetres (0.1–0.2 in) long.
The colorful part of the flower comes from its stamens. These are arranged in 5 groups. Each group has between 20 and 26 stamens. This plant flowers from October to November. After flowering, it grows woody capsules, which are its fruits. These capsules are mostly cup-shaped or round. They are smooth and about 7.5–8.1 millimetres (0.30–0.32 in) long.
How Was Eremaea blackwelliana Named?
The plant Eremaea blackwelliana was officially described in 1993. This was done by a scientist named Roger Hnatiuk. He published his findings in a journal called Nuytsia.
The second part of its scientific name, blackwelliana, honors Marion Blackwell. She is a landscape designer. She helped encourage people to grow native Australian plants.
Where Does Eremaea blackwelliana Grow?
Eremaea blackwelliana is found in the Avon area of Western Australia. It grows in two main natural regions: the Avon Wheatbelt and the Jarrah Forest. This plant likes to grow in sandy soil. You can often find it in gently sloping areas that are a bit lower than the land around them.
Is Eremaea blackwelliana Protected?
The Western Australian Government's Department of Parks and Wildlife lists Eremaea blackwelliana as "Priority 4". This means the plant is rare. It is also considered near threatened, so it needs to be watched and protected.
