Biology:Lordhowea
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Short description: Genus of flowering plants
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| Genus: | Lordhowea B.Nord.
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| Lordhowea insularis (Benth.) B.Nord.
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| Lordhowea is endemic to Lord Howe Island | |
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Senecio insularis Benth. | |
Lordhowea is a genus of flowering plants in the groundsel tribe within the daisy family. The only species, Lordhowea insularis, is endemic to Australia 's Lord Howe Island in the Tasman Sea.[1][2][3]
Lordhowea insularis is a tall, woody herb growing to 1–2 m in height with distinctive, deeply toothed leaves and clusters of yellow flowers. It is found on basalt soils on open, sunny ridges, as well as in light-canopied forest. Its seeds are wind-dispersed.[4]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Flann, C (ed) 2009+ Global Compositae Checklist
- ↑ Nordenstam, Rune Bertil. 1978. Opera Botanica 44: 38-40
- ↑ Tropicos, Lordhowea B. Nord.
- ↑ Anon (2007). Appendices, Lord Howe Island Biodiversity Management Plan. Sydney: Department of Environment and Climate Change (NSW). p. 178. ISBN 978-1-74122-598-3. http://www.environment.gov.au/biodiversity/threatened/publications/recovery/lord-howe/pubs/lord-howe-island-appendices.pdf.
Wikidata ☰ Q28371802 entry
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