Homoranthus floydii facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Homoranthus floydii |
|
|---|---|
 |
|
| Homoranthus floydii in the ANBG | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Genus: |
Homoranthus
|
| Species: |
floydii
|
 |
|
| Occurrence data from AVH | |
Homoranthus floydii is a special plant that belongs to the myrtle family. It's found only in New South Wales, Australia. This means it is endemic to that area, so you won't find it growing naturally anywhere else in the world!
Contents
What Does It Look Like?
This plant is easy to spot! It stands tall and has shiny leaves. The leaves are a bit pointy near the stem but round at the very end. You'll also notice that there are long spaces between where the leaves grow on the stem. Its flowers grow on especially long stems too.
Life Cycle
Homoranthus floydii usually blooms, or flowers, from August to November. After the flowers, its fruits start to grow. These fruits are ready between September and December.
How It Got Its Name
Homoranthus floydii was officially named in 1991. Two botanists, Lyndley Craven and S.R Jones, described it for the first time. They published their findings in a science journal called Australian Systematic Botany.
Honoring a Botanist
The second part of its name, floydii, is a special way to honor someone. It was named after a famous Australian botanist named Alexander Floyd. Botanists are scientists who study plants.
Where It Lives
This unique plant only grows in the Glenreagh area of north-eastern New South Wales. It likes to live in places with shallow, rocky soil. This soil comes from sandstone. You can often find it growing in shrubby woodlands, which are like forests with lots of bushes and small trees.
Protecting This Plant
Homoranthus floydii is a rare plant. It only grows in a small area, which means it has a "restricted distribution." Because it's so rare, it has a special conservation code. This code helps experts know that the plant needs to be protected to make sure it doesn't disappear.
