Homoranthus zeteticorum facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Homoranthus zeteticorum |
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| Homoranthus zeteticorum in the ANBG | |
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Homoranthus
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zeteticorum
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Homoranthus zeteticorum is a special flowering plant. It belongs to the Myrtaceae family, which also includes eucalyptus trees. This plant is found only in a small part of central Queensland, Australia. It's a tall shrub with unique leaves shaped a bit like an axe head. Its flowers hang down and have darker parts called styles. You can only find this plant in the Salvator Rosa area of Carnarvon National Park, specifically on a place called Homoranthus Hill.
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About This Plant
This plant, Homoranthus zeteticorum, is a tall shrub. Its leaves are quite special, shaped like a small axe head. The flowers hang down, almost like little bells, and have darker parts inside them. These plants can flower and produce fruit at different times throughout the year, not just in one season.
How It Was Named
Discovering Homoranthus zeteticorum
The plant Homoranthus zeteticorum was first officially described in 1991. Two scientists, Lyndley Craven and S.R. Jones, gave it its scientific name. They published their description in a science journal called Australian Systematic Botany.
What the Name Means
The second part of its name, zeteticorum, comes from an old Greek word, zetetikos. This word means "someone who likes to research" or "someone who explores." So, the plant's name is a way to honor people who enjoy exploring nature for fun.
Where It Lives
This special plant only grows in Carnarvon National Park in central Queensland. It likes to grow in areas with many shrubs and trees, called shrubby woodland. It also grows in heathland. It prefers shallow, sandy soils that come from sandstone rock.
Protecting This Plant
Homoranthus zeteticorum is considered a rare plant. This is because it only grows in a very small area. Protecting its habitat in Carnarvon National Park is important to make sure this unique plant continues to thrive.
