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[8] [9] The genus name Macdonaldia, honours "Mrs. Smith, née Macdonald, a lady who has examined the Orchidaceous plants of that island with great care, and from whom a most beautiful series of dried specimens has reached me through the offices of Mr. Gunn". [10] Five hybrids are recognised– Thelymitra antennifera (Lindl.)
Macaranga tanarius is a plant found in South East Asia, Thailand, Papua New Guinea, South China, Taiwan, and eastern Australia. It is commonly seen as a pioneer species in disturbed rainforest areas. Easily recognised for the round veiny leaves.
Parasol tree is a common name for several plants and may refer to: Firmiana simplex, native to Asia, invasive in North America, also known as Chinese parasol tree; Polyscias fulva, native to the Afrotropics; Polyscias kikuyuensis, a threatened species endemic to Kenya
Cenchrus setaceus, commonly known as crimson fountaingrass, is a C 4 perennial bunch grass that is native to open, scrubby habitats in East Africa, tropical Africa, the Middle East and south-western Asia. It has been introduced to many parts of the world as an ornamental plant, and has become an invasive species in some of them.
The species are collectively known as sun pitchers, based on the mistaken notion that the heli of Heliamphora is from the Greek helios, meaning "sun". The name instead derives from the Greek helos , meaning "marsh", so a more accurate translation of their scientific name would be marsh pitcher plants . [ 2 ]
Various folk cultures and traditions assign symbolic meanings to plants. Although these are no longer commonly understood by populations that are increasingly divorced from their rural traditions, some meanings survive. In addition, these meanings are alluded to in older pictures, songs and writings.
Firmiana simplex, commonly known as the Chinese parasol tree, Chinese parasoltree, or wutong (Chinese: 梧桐; pinyin: wútóng), is an ornamental plant of tree size assigned to the family Malvaceae that was formerly in the family Sterculiaceae in the order Malvales, and is native to Asia. It grows up to 16 m (52 ft) tall. [2]
[11] [12] Sunbirds are critical pollinators for many iconic African plants, including proteas, [13] aloes, [14] Erica, [12] Erythrina coral trees, [10] and bird-of-paradise flowers. [15] Specialization on sunbirds vs other pollinators is thought to have contributed to plant speciation , including the exceptionally high floral diversity in ...