Pink mountain-correa facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Pink mountain-correa |
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Sapindales |
| Family: | Rutaceae |
| Genus: | Correa |
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C. l. var. cordifolia
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| Correa lawrenceana var. cordifolia Paul G.Wilson
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The pink mountain-correa (Correa lawrenceana var. cordifolia) is a special type of plant found only in south-eastern Australia. It's a shrub with cool, leathery leaves shaped like eggs or hearts. Its pretty pink flowers often have yellowish tips and grow alone or in small groups where the leaves meet the stem.
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What Does the Pink Mountain-Correa Look Like?
This shrub usually grows between 1 and 5 meters tall, which is like a small tree! Its leaves are tough and feel like leather. They are shaped like wide eggs or even hearts, measuring about 2.5 to 10.5 centimeters long and 2 to 5.5 centimeters wide. The underside of the leaves feels a bit fuzzy.
The flowers are very interesting. They are often found alone, or sometimes in groups of two or three, growing from where the leaves join the stem. Each flower sits on a short stalk. The part that holds the flower, called the calyx, looks like a small, hairy cup. The main part of the flower, called the corolla, is shaped like a tube. It's about 2.5 to 3 centimeters long and is usually pink with a yellowish tip. Sometimes, the whole flower can be yellow! You'll mostly see these flowers blooming in spring.
How Was This Plant Named?
The pink mountain-correa was officially described in 1961 by a scientist named Paul G. Wilson. He wrote about it in a scientific journal called Transactions of the Royal Society of South Australia. He studied plant samples that were collected by Ernest Francis Constable in 1953 on a mountain called Mount Gulaga.
Where Does the Pink Mountain-Correa Grow?
This type of Correa lawrenceana plant grows in forests, including rainforests. You can find it along the coast and on the nearby tablelands in New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory. It grows south from places like Lake Conjola and Braidwood, all the way to the very north-eastern part of Victoria.
Is the Pink Mountain-Correa Protected?
Yes, this plant is considered "vulnerable" in Victoria. This means it's a plant that needs our help because it could become endangered if we don't protect its habitats. It's listed on the Department of Sustainability and Environment's Advisory List of Rare Or Threatened Plants In Victoria.
