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Conostylis Prolifera
''Conostylis'' is a genus of perennial herbs in the Haemodoraceae family, commonly known as cone flowers. All species are endemic to the Southwest Australia, south west of Western Australia. Taxonomy The genus is the most speciose of the Haemodoraceae family, and one of six genera which only occur in the Southwest Australia bioregion; they are closely related to the well known kangaroo paws, species of ''Anigozanthos'' and ''Macropidia''. ''Conostylis'' was described by R. Br., Robert Brown, published in his ''Prodromus florae Novae Hollandiae, Prodromus'' of Australian flora in 1810. No type species was provided by the author. The genus name ''Conostylis'' is derived from Ancient Greek terms for 'cone' and 'column, style', a reference to the conical shape of the style (botany), style's tip. Description They have leathery, strap-like leaves which arise from the base of the plant, sometimes from underground rhizomes. Flowers which usually occur in clusters (sometimes singly) o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Conostylis Setigera
''Conostylis setigera'', commonly known as bristly cottonhead, is a tufted perennial plant species in the family Haemodoraceae. It is endemic to the south-west of Western Australia. Plants grow to between 5 and 36 cm high and produce yellow flowers between August and November in the species' native range. The species was first formally described by botanist Robert Brown in 1810 in ''Prodromus Florae Novae Hollandiae ''Prodromus Florae Novae Hollandiae et Insulae Van Diemen'' (Prodromus of the Flora of New Holland and Van Diemen's Land) is a flora of Australia written by botanist Robert Brown and published in 1810. Often referred to as ''Prodromus Flora Novae ...''. Two subspecies are recognised: *''Conostylis setigera'' subsp. ''dasys'' Hopper *''Conostylis setigera'' R.Br. subsp. ''setigera'' Conostylis setigera 51479.jpg File:Conostylis setigera - Flickr - Kevin Thiele.jpg References setigera Commelinales of Australia Angiosperms of Western Australia Plants ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
