Verticordia subg. Eperephes facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Verticordia subg. Eperephes |
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Scientific classification  |
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Myrtales |
| Family: | Myrtaceae |
| Genus: | Verticordia |
| Subgenus: | Verticordia subg. Eperephes A.S.George |
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Verticordia subg. Eperephes is a special group of flowering plants. These plants belong to the larger genus called Verticordia, which is known for its beautiful, often feathery flowers. Think of a genus like a big family, and a subgenus is a smaller, closer group within that family.
This particular subgenus, Eperephes, includes 44 different plant species. These species were organized by a scientist named Alex George. The name Eperephes comes from an ancient Greek word meaning "over-hanging." This name was chosen because these plants have parts that hang over their hypanthium (the cup-shaped base of the flower). This special feature helps scientists tell them apart from other Verticordia plants.
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Exploring the Eperephes Subgenus
The Verticordia subg. Eperephes is divided into six smaller groups, which scientists call "sections." Each section contains different species that share similar characteristics. Let's take a closer look at these sections.
Section Integripetala
This is one of the six sections within the Eperephes subgenus. It groups together several species of Verticordia plants that share common features.
Section Tropica
The Tropica section contains three species of Verticordia. The main plant that represents this section is called Verticordia cunninghamii. These plants are special because they grow further north than most other Verticordia species, reaching into the Northern Territory of Australia.
Section Jamiesoniana
This section is unique because it contains only one species: Verticordia jamiesonii. It's like a small, exclusive club for this particular plant.
Section Verticordella
The Verticordella section is quite large, containing 18 different species. This means it's one of the biggest groups within the Eperephes subgenus.
Section Corynatoca
Similar to Jamiesoniana, the Corynatoca section also has just one species. This single species is known as Verticordia ovalifolia.
Section Pennuligera
The Pennuligera section is another important group. The main plant chosen to represent this section is Verticordia grandis. This section includes several species with distinct feathery flowers.
