Taxandria callistachys facts for kids

Taxandria callistachys is a type of shrub that grows only in a special part of southern Western Australia. This means it's endemic to that area, like a plant that's found nowhere else in the world!

About Taxandria callistachys

This plant is a shrub, which is like a small, bushy tree. It stands up straight and can grow up to about 2.5 meters (that's about 8 feet) tall.

What it Looks Like

When it's time for this shrub to bloom, it shows off beautiful white flowers. You can see these flowers from March all the way through September. That's a long time to enjoy its pretty blooms!

Where it Lives

Taxandria callistachys likes to grow in certain places. You can often find it along high ridges, in wet areas like swamps, or even next to roads. It lives along the southern coast of the Goldfields-Esperance region in Western Australia.

This plant isn't too picky about its soil. It can grow in clay, sand, or a mix called loam. It often grows near rocky areas made of laterite or granite.

How it Was Discovered

This interesting shrub was first officially described in 2007. Two botanists, John Wheeler and Neville Marchant, studied it carefully. They wrote about it in a science journal called Nuytsia. Their work helped scientists learn more about this unique Australian plant.