Opercularia

Opercularia
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
(unranked): Asterids
Order: Gentianales
Family: Rubiaceae
Genus: Opercularia
Species

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Opercularia is a genus of perennials and subshrubs in the family Rubiaceae. There are about 15 species, all of which are endemic to Australia.[1] Many of the species have an unpleasant odour.[1]

Species include:[2]

  • Opercularia acolytantha Diels
  • Opercularia apiciflora A.Juss.
  • Opercularia aspera Gaertn. - Coarse Stinkweed[1]
  • Opercularia diphylla Gaertn.
  • Opercularia echinocephala Benth. - Bristly-headed stinkweed[3]
  • Opercularia hirsuta Benth. - Silky-haired stinkweed[3]
  • Opercularia hispidula Endl. - Hairy stinkweed, hispid stinkweed[3]
  • Opercularia liberiflora F.Muell.
  • Opercularia ovata Hook.f.
  • Opercularia rubioides A.Juss.
  • Opercularia scabrida Schltdl.
  • Opercularia spermacocea A.Juss.
  • Opercularia vaginata A.Juss. - Dog weed[3]
  • Opercularia varia Hook.f. - Variable stinkweed[1]
  • Opercularia volubilis Benth. - Twining stinkweed[3]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Genus Opercularia". PlantNET - New South Wales Flora Online. Royal Botanic Gardens & Domain Trust, Sydney Australia. Retrieved 2009-07-26.
  2. ↑ "Opercularia". Australian Plant Name Index (APNI), IBIS database. Centre for Plant Biodiversity Research, Australian Government, Canberra. Retrieved 2009-09-26.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 "Opercularia". FloraBase. Western Australian Government Department of Parks and Wildlife.
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