Homoranthus binghiensis facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Homoranthus binghiensis |
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Homoranthus
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binghiensis
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The Homoranthus binghiensis is a special plant that belongs to the myrtle family. It grows only in a small area in northern New South Wales, Australia. This plant is an upright shrub with pointy leaves. It usually has yellowish to red flowers that grow in pairs.
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About the Binghi Homoranthus
This plant stands tall and straight, which helps tell it apart from most other Homoranthus plants. Its flowers are lemon-colored and often grow in groups of two. The leaves of the Homoranthus binghiensis are long and narrow, with rounded tips.
How it Got its Name
Scientists officially described Homoranthus binghiensis for the first time in 2011. John Hunter and Lachlan Copeland were the ones who did this. They found a sample of the plant in the Torrington State Recreation Area in 2000.
The plant's full scientific name, binghiensis, comes from the area where it grows. The rocks in the Torrington area are very old, from a time called the Permian period. These rocks are known as "binghi."
Where it Lives and Grows
You can only find the Homoranthus binghiensis in the Torrington State Conservation Area. This area is in northern New South Wales. The plant likes to grow in shallow, sandy soils. It lives in open areas called heathlands or in shrubby woodlands. You can often spot it near large granite rocks.
Protecting This Plant
Even though you might find many of these plants in some spots, they only grow in a few places. Scientists know of only about five or six groups of Homoranthus binghiensis plants.
Because it is found in such a small area, the New South Wales government has listed it as "endangered." This means it is at risk of disappearing if we don't protect it.
