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The genus name is derived from Ancient Greek kerthios, a small tree-dwelling bird described by Aristotle and others. [5] There are two other small bird families with treecreeper or creeper in their name, which are not closely related: the Australian treecreepers (Climacteridae) the Philippine creepers (Rhabdornithidae)
Dolichandra unguis-cati, commonly known as cat's claw creeper, funnel creeper, [2] or cat's claw trumpet, [2] is a rapidly growing climbing vine belonging to the family Bignoniaceae. [3] It affects all plant layers of the forest ecosystem spreading rapidly both vertically and horizontally.
Australasian treecreepers nest in holes in trees. The species in the family hold breeding territories , although the extent to which they are defended and last varies. Some species, such as the red-browed treecreeper and the brown treecreeper are cooperative breeders, others, like the white-throated treecreeper are not.
Coenraad Jacob Temminck and Meiffren Laugier de Chartrouse described the brown treecreeper in 1824, and it still bears its original name today. [3] It is one of six species of treecreeper found in Australia, and is most closely related to the rufous treecreeper (Climacteris rufus) of Western Australia and the black-tailed treecreeper (C. melanurus).
Certhia is the genus of birds containing the typical treecreepers, which together with the African and Indian spotted creepers make up the family Certhiidae.. The typical treecreepers occur in many wooded parts of the North Temperate Zone.
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Botanical Name: Spiraea bumalda 'BI0601' Sun Exposure: Full sun to part shade Soil Type: Rich, moist, well-draining Soil pH: Acidic to neutral (4.5-7.5) USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9. This popular ...
Glechoma hederacea is an aromatic, perennial, evergreen creeper of the mint family Lamiaceae. It is commonly known as ground-ivy, gill-over-the-ground, [2] creeping charlie, alehoof, tunhoof, catsfoot, field balm, and run-away-robin. [2] It is also sometimes known as creeping jenny, but that name more commonly refers to Lysimachia nummularia ...