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Levenhookia
''Levenhookia'', also known as the styleworts, is a genus of ten recognized species in the family Stylidiaceae and is endemism, endemic to Australia. The genus is restricted to Western Australia almost exclusively with a few exceptions: ''Levenhookia pusilla, L. pusilla'''s range extends into South Australia, ''Levenhookia dubia, L. dubia'''s range extends through South Australia into Victoria (Australia), Victoria and New South Wales, ''Levenhookia sonderi, L. sonderi'' is native only to Victoria, and ''Levenhookia chippendalei, L. chippendalei'' is also found in the Northern Territory.Erickson, R. and Willis, J.H. (1966). Some additions to Australian Stylidiaceae. ''Victorian Naturalist'', 83: 107-112.Carlquist, S. (1969). Studies in Stylidiaceae: New taxa, field observations, evolutionary tendencies. ''Aliso'', 7(1): 13-64. All species of ''Levenhookia'' possess a sensitive Labellum (botany), labellum that performs a similar function to the column (botany), column of ''Stylidiu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Levenhookia Preissii Mildbraed
''Levenhookia'', also known as the styleworts, is a genus of ten recognized species in the family Stylidiaceae and is endemic to Australia. The genus is restricted to Western Australia almost exclusively with a few exceptions: '' L. pusilla'''s range extends into South Australia, '' L. dubia'''s range extends through South Australia into Victoria and New South Wales, '' L. sonderi'' is native only to Victoria, and '' L. chippendalei'' is also found in the Northern Territory.Erickson, R. and Willis, J.H. (1966). Some additions to Australian Stylidiaceae. ''Victorian Naturalist'', 83: 107-112.Carlquist, S. (1969). Studies in Stylidiaceae: New taxa, field observations, evolutionary tendencies. ''Aliso'', 7(1): 13-64. All species of ''Levenhookia'' possess a sensitive labellum that performs a similar function to the column of ''Stylidium'' species. The labellum responds to touch and enables the plants to promote cross-pollination and avoid self-pollination. Most species of ''Levenhoo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Levenhookia Pulcherrima
''Levenhookia pulcherrima'', the beautiful stylewort, is a dicotyledonous plant that belongs to the genus ''Levenhookia'' (family Stylidiaceae). It is an ephemeral annual that grows on average from tall. Lower leaves are spathulate while upper leaves are oblanceolate and up to long. Stems and older leaves are red. Flowers are pink to rose-coloured with the shorter anterior petals about long. The sensitive labellum is obovate and white with a circular grey-purple mark on either side of the terminal portion. Both leaves and stems of ''L. pulcherrima'' possess more glandular trichomes than in other ''Levenhookia'' species. When describing this new species, Sherwin Carlquist noted that it is most closely related to '' L. preissii'' and '' L. pauciflora'', which might place it with those species in section ''Levenhookia'', but Carlquist neglected to specifically say so. He also noted that several features of this species, including its corolla lobe, labellum, throat appendage, an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Levenhookia Dubia
''Levenhookia dubia'', the hairy stylewort, is a dicotyledonous plant that belongs to the genus ''Levenhookia'' (family Stylidiaceae). It is an ephemeral annual that grows from tall with obovate leaves that are generally long. Flowers are white and bloom from September to October in its native range. ''L. dubia'' is most closely related to '' L. sonderi'', which has been described as a variety of ''L. dubia'' in the past. It is endemic to Australia and has native ranges in Western Australia, South Australia, New South Wales, and Victoria. Its habitat has been reported as being sandy soils in granite outcrops.Paczkowska, Grazyna. (1996)''Levenhookia dubia'' Sond. FloraBase, Western Australian Herbarium, Department of Environment and Conservation, Government of Western Australia. Accessed online: 11 August 2007.Mildbraed, J. (1908). Stylidiaceae. In: Engler, A. ''Das Pflanzenreich: Regni vegetabilis conspectus''. IV. 278. Leipzig.Gray, A. M. (2009)127 Stylidiaceae version 2009:2. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Levenhookia Stipitata
''Levenhookia stipitata'', the common stylewort, is a dicotyledonous plant that belongs to the genus '' Levenhookia'' (family Stylidiaceae). It is an ephemeral annual that grows about tall with oblanceolate to linear leaves. Flowers are pink and bloom from August to January in its native range. ''L. stipitata'' is endemic to southwestern Western Australia where it grows in granitic or lateritic soils. This species was first described by George Bentham in 1837 as ''Stylidium stipitatum'' and was later reclassified into the genus ''Coleostylis'', which was placed into synonymy with the genus ''Levenhookia''.Paczkowska, Grazyna. (1996)''Levenhookia stipitata'' (Sond.) F.Muell. FloraBase, Western Australian Herbarium, Department of Environment and Conservation, Government of Western Australia. Accessed online: 28 August 2007.Mildbraed, J. (1908). Stylidiaceae. In: Engler, A. ''Das Pflanzenreich: Regni vegetabilis conspectus''. IV. 278. Leipzig. As of 2007, ''L. stipitata'' was repor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Levenhookia Pauciflora
''Levenhookia pauciflora'', the deceptive stylewort, is a dicotyledonous plant that belongs to the genus ''Levenhookia'' (family Stylidiaceae). It is an ephemeral annual that grows from tall with ovate to suborbicular leaves. Flowers are white and bloom from September to November in its native range. ''L. pauciflora'' is endemic to Western Australia where it grows in sandy soils in sandstone or granitic areas.Paczkowska, Grazyna. (1996)''Levenhookia pauciflora'' Benth. FloraBase, Western Australian Herbarium, Department of Environment and Conservation, Government of Western Australia. Accessed online: 23 August 2007.Mildbraed, J. (1908). Stylidiaceae. In: Engler, A. ''Das Pflanzenreich: Regni vegetabilis conspectus''. IV. 278. Leipzig. The flowers of ''L. pauciflora'' resemble those of '' Stylidium ecorne'' and it has been said that ''S. ecorne'' mimics ''L. pauciflora'' to take advantage of its pollinators.Carlquist, S. (1969). Studies in Stylidiaceae: New taxa, field observatio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Levenhookia Chippendalei
''Levenhookia chippendalei'' is a dicotyledonous plant that belongs to the genus ''Levenhookia'' (family Stylidiaceae). It is named after its discoverer, George Chippendale, founder of the Northern Territory Herbarium. It grows from tall with oblanceolate leaves near the base of the plant. The few leaves this species produces are generally long. The inflorescences are racemose. Flowers are pink with long petals. The sensitive labellum is hood-like and dark red with yellow appendages. ''L. chippendalei'' is most closely related to '' L. preissii'' but differs in flower morphology. It shares a similar floral arrangement with ''Levenhookia stipitata''.Erickson, R. and Willis, J.H. (1966). Some additions to Australian Stylidiaceae. ''Victorian Naturalist'', 83: 107-112. ''L. chippendalei'' is the only species in the genus to be recorded from the Northern Territory. It has also been recorded from many locations in Western Australia Western Australia (WA) is the westernmost sta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Levenhookia Preissii
''Levenhookia preissii'', commonly known as Preiss's stylewort, is a dicotyledonous species of flowering plant in the family Stylidiaceae. Description and habitat ''Levenhookia preissii'' is an ephemeral annual that grows about tall with oblanceolate to linear leaves. Flowers are pink to red and bloom from September to January in its native range. ''L. preissii'' is endemic to southwestern Western Australia Western Australia (WA) is the westernmost state of Australia. It is bounded by the Indian Ocean to the north and west, the Southern Ocean to the south, the Northern Territory to the north-east, and South Australia to the south-east. Western Aust ... where it grows in grey or black sandy peat soils in swampy areas.Paczkowska, Grazyna. (1996)''Levenhookia preissii'' (Sond.) F.Muell. FloraBase, Western Australian Herbarium, Department of Environment and Conservation, Government of Western Australia. Accessed online: 23 August 2007.Mildbraed, J. (1908). Stylidiaceae. In: Eng ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Levenhookia Leptantha
''Levenhookia leptantha'', the trumpet stylewort, is a dicotyledonous plant that belongs to the genus ''Levenhookia'' (family Stylidiaceae). It is an ephemeral annual that grows from tall with ovate to lanceolate leaves that are generally long. Flowers are pink and bloom from September to October in its native range. It is endemic to Western Australia Western Australia (WA) is the westernmost state of Australia. It is bounded by the Indian Ocean to the north and west, the Southern Ocean to the south, the Northern Territory to the north-east, and South Australia to the south-east. Western Aust .... Its habitat has been reported as being sand or sandy clay soils in granite outcrops and winter-wet depressions.Paczkowska, Grazyna. (1996)''Levenhookia leptantha'' Benth. FloraBase, Western Australian Herbarium, Department of Environment and Conservation, Government of Western Australia. Accessed online: 11 August 2007.Mildbraed, J. (1908). Stylidiaceae. In: Engler, A. ''Das Pflanz ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Levenhookia Pusilla
''Levenhookia pusilla'', the midget stylewort or tiny stylewort, is a dicotyledonous plant that belongs to the genus ''Levenhookia'' (family Stylidiaceae). It is an ephemeral annual that grows about 5 to 6 cm tall with suborbicular to ovate-spathulate leaves. Flowers are pink to white and bloom from September to December in its native range. ''L. pusilla'' is endemic to southwestern Western Australia and South Australia South Australia (commonly abbreviated as SA) is a States and territories of Australia, state in the southern central part of Australia. With a total land area of , it is the fourth-largest of Australia's states and territories by area, which in ... where it grows in granitic or lateritic soils.Paczkowska, Grazyna. (1996)''Levenhookia pusilla'' R.Br. FloraBase, Western Australian Herbarium, Department of Environment and Conservation, Government of Western Australia. Accessed online: 28 August 2007.Mildbraed, J. (1908). Stylidiaceae. In: Engler, A. ''Das P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Levenhookia Octomaculata
''Levenhookia octomaculata'', commonly known as the dotted stylewort or eight-spotted stylewort, is a dicotyledonous plant belonging to the family Stylidiaceae. The specific epithet ''octomaculata'' refers to the eight red dots this plant produces on each flower. It is an ephemeral annual that grows from tall with a simple or branched stem. There are very few leaves that are obovate to spathulate and mostly around the base of the stem. Scapes are umbellate and dark-coloured. Flowers are bright pink with white throats and two red dots borne on each petal. ''L. octomaculata'' blooms from September to October in its native range. It is endemic to Western Australia. Its habitat has been reported as being sandy soils in open ''Acacia acuminata'' or ''Eucalyptus wandoo ''Eucalyptus wandoo'', commonly known as wandoo, dooto, warrnt or wornt and sometimes as white gum, is a small to medium-sized tree that is endemic to the southwest of Western Australia. It has smooth bark, lan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Levenhookia Sonderi
''Levenhookia sonderi'', the slender stylewort, is a dicotyledonous plant that belongs to the genus ''Levenhookia'' (family Stylidiaceae). It is an ephemeral annual that grows only in Victoria, Australia. ''L. sonderi'' is most closely related to '' L. dubia'' and it has even been described as a variety of ''L. dubia'' in the past. Johannes Mildbraed Gottfried Wilhelm Johannes Mildbraed (19 December 1879 – 24 December 1954) was a German botanist who specialized in mosses, ferns, and various spermatophytes. He is well known for authoring the most current monograph and taxonomic treatment of ... was the first person to reduce ''L. sonderi'' to a variety of ''L. dubia'' in his 1908 taxonomic monograph on the Stylidiaceae in which he noted he could not find any significant difference between ''L. sonderi'' and ''L. dubia'' to maintain the separate taxonomic treatment of the two species. Later studies have considered the species to be distinct.Carlquist, S. (1969). Studies in Sty ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |