Malleostemon facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Malleostemon |
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| Malleostemon tuberculatus | |
Scientific classification  |
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Myrtales |
| Family: | Myrtaceae |
| Subfamily: | Myrtoideae |
| Tribe: | Chamelaucieae |
| Genus: | Malleostemon J.W.Green |
Malleostemon is a special group of flowering plants. Think of it like a family name for many different types of plants that are all related. These plants belong to the Myrtaceae family, which is also known as the myrtle family.
A botanist named John Green first described Malleostemon as a unique group in 1983. All the plants in this group are found only in Western Australia. This means they are endemic to that area, and you won't find them growing naturally anywhere else in the world!
What Are Malleostemon Plants Like?
Malleostemon plants are known for their beautiful flowers. Since they are part of the myrtle family, they often have small, simple leaves and flowers with many stamens (the parts that produce pollen). These plants are an important part of the natural environment in Western Australia.
Different Types of Malleostemon
There are several different kinds of Malleostemon plants, each with its own unique features. Scientists give each type a special name to tell them apart. Here are some of the known species in this group:
- Malleostemon costatus Rye & Trudgen
- Malleostemon decipiens (W.Fitzg.) Trudgen
- Malleostemon hursthousei (W.Fitzg.) J.W.Green
- Malleostemon microphyllus Rye & Trudgen
- Malleostemon minilyaensis J.W.Green
- Malleostemon nephroideus Rye
- Malleostemon nerrenensis Rye & Trudgen
- Malleostemon pedunculatus J.W.Green
- Malleostemon peltiger (S.Moore) J.W.Green
- Malleostemon pustulatus Rye
- Malleostemon roseus (E.Pritz.) J.W.Green
- Malleostemon tuberculatus (E.Pritz.) J.W.Green
- Malleostemon uniflorus Rye
