Leucopogon fletcheri
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| Leucopogon fletcheri | |
|---|---|
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| Blue Gum Swamp, Australia | |
| Conservation status | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Ericaceae |
| Genus: | Leucopogon |
| Species: | L. fletcheri |
| Binomial name | |
| Leucopogon fletcheri Maiden & Betche | |
Leucopogon fletcheri is a small Australian plant in the Heath family. It was first collected near Springwood by J.J. Fletcher in September 1887. This particular sub species fletcheri is now considered extremely rare, and is listed as endangered by extinction.[1] Sub species Leucopogon fletcheri subsp. brevisepalus is more abundant and not considered under threat.
References
- ↑ Powell, J.M. "Leucopogon fletcheri". Plant Net - Flora Online. NSW Government. Retrieved August 15, 2012.
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