Leucopogon fletcheri

Leucopogon fletcheri
Blue Gum Swamp, Australia
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

  1. Powell, J.M. "Leucopogon fletcheri". Plant Net - Flora Online. NSW Government. Retrieved August 15, 2012.


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