Dracophyllum sayeri

(Dracophyllum sayeri)

Description

Dracophyllum sayeri, the Mountain neinei, is a non-herbaceous plant in the genus Dracophyllum, endemic to North Queensland. The plant has green leaves approximately 20-50 centimetres in length when mature. Inflorescence are approximately 15-25 centimetres in length and range from a light red colour to cream. The species has been found in Goldsborough Valley State Forest and Mount Lewis National Park.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Plantae
Phylum:
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order:Ericales
Family:Ericaceae
Genus:Dracophyllum
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