Regelia
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Regelia is a genus of flowering plants in the family Myrtaceae. This genus is composed of small leaved, evergreen shrubs and trees which are endemic to the south-west of Western Australia, with one species endemic to the Northern Territory (R. punicea). Species range from 1-6 meters in height.[1] They are noted for bearing bearing essential oils. Typically showy blooms are aggregate inflorescences which take the form of heads or spikes depending upon the species. Fruits are a woody, 3-valved capsule which splits upon maturity.
Etomology and taxonomy
The genus was first formally described by J.C.Schauer in 1843 who gave it the name Regelia in honour of German gardener and botanist Eduard August von Regel.
Species
Species include:
- Regelia ciliata Schauer
- Regelia cymbifolia (Diels) C.A.Gardner
- Regelia inops (Schauer) Schauer
- Regelia megacephala C.A.Gardner
- Regelia velutina (Turcz.) C.A.Gardner (Barrens regelia) - This showiest member of the genus is a large shrub which can grow up to 3 meters and flowers can be up to 4 centimeters across.
External links
- Australian National Botanic Gardens: Regelia velutina (photo)
- "Regelia Schauer". Australian Plant Name Index (APNI), IBIS database. Centre for Plant Biodiversity Research, Australian Government.
- "Regelia". FloraBase. Western Australian Government Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.
- Association of Societies for Growing Australian Plants (ASGAP): Regelia cymbifolia
References
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