Leucopogon amplectens is a species of flowering plant in the family Ericaceae and is endemic to the south-west of Western Australia. It is an erect shrub that typically grows to a height of 30–75 cm (12–30 in) and has tube-shaped, white flowers from April to June.[2]
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Ericaceae |
| Genus: | Leucopogon |
| Species: | L. amplectens
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| Leucopogon amplectens | |
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It was first formally described in 1921 by Carl Hansen Ostenfeld in the journal Biologiske meddelelser, Kongelige Danske Videnskabernes Selskab from specimens collected near Tammin.[3] The specific epithet (amplectens) means "embracing", referring to the leaves.[4]
Leucopogon amplectens grows in sandy soils in the Avon Wheatbelt and Mallee bioregions of south-western Western Australia and is listed as "Priority Two" by the Western Australian Government Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions,[2] meaning that it is poorly known and from only one or a few locations.[5]
References edit
- ^ "Leucopogon amplectens". Australian Plant Census. Retrieved 21 June 2022.
- ^ a b "Leucopogon amplectens". FloraBase. Western Australian Government Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.
- ^ "Leucopogon amplectens". APNI. Retrieved 21 June 2022.
- ^ Sharr, Francis Aubi; George, Alex (2019). Western Australian Plant Names and Their Meanings (3rd ed.). Kardinya, WA: Four Gables Press. p. 131. ISBN 9780958034180.
- ^ "Conservation codes for Western Australian Flora and Fauna" (PDF). Government of Western Australia Department of Parks and Wildlife. Retrieved 21 June 2022.
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