1,546 observations
urn heath
Melichrus urceolatus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Ericales ›Family: Ericaceae ›Genus: Melichrus
About
Melichrus urceolatus, commonly known as urn heath or honey-gland heath, is a species of flowering plants in the family Ericaceae. The species is native to Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria in Australia. It is an erect shrub that grows to between 0.2 and 1.5 metres in height. The white, cream or yellow-green flowers, are clustered toward the branch bases and appear between March and November in the species native range.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of urn heath is Melichrus urceolatus.
- urn heath belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- urn heath belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- urn heath belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- urn heath belongs to the order Ericales.
- urn heath belongs to the family Ericaceae.
- urn heath belongs to the genus Melichrus.