Synaphea

Synaphea
Synaphea spinulosa subsp. spinulosa
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
Order: Proteales
Family: Proteaceae
Genus: Synaphea

Synaphea is a genus of flowering plants in the family Proteaceae. The genus is endemic to Western Australia.

Description

They are small shrubs, with pinnate leaves and bright yellow inflorescences.[1]

Taxonomy

The name was first published in 1810, devised by Robert Brown from the Greek for union or connection, describing an anomaly in the structure of the flower.[2]

Species

56 species are recognised:

Distribution and habitat

The genus is endemic to Western Australia. It is widespread in the Southwest Botanic Province, and almost never found outside it.[2]

References

  1. ↑ "Synaphea R.Br". Flora of Australia Online. Department of the Environment and Heritage, Australian Government.
  2. 1 2 "Synaphea R.Br". FloraBase. Western Australian Government Department of Parks and Wildlife.


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