Holly leaved fuchsia Micro Nikkor 55mm f2.8 at f11 PC210444
This is one of the most ancient botanical forms of Holly
Information from the Australian Native Plants Society
Graptophyllum ilicifolium
Family:Acanthaceae
Distribution:Known to occur only in the Eungella region to the west of Mackay, Queensland.
Common Name:Holly-leaved fuchsia
Derivation of Name:Graptophyllum...from Greek graptos, written on, and phyllon, a leaf, referring to the markings on the leaf (especially noticeable on G.ilicifolium)
ilicifolium...from Latin ilex, holly and folium, leaves, referring to the appearance of the foliage.
Conservation Status:Listed as Vulnerable under the EPBC Act* (ie. facing a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future, as determined in accordance with prescribed criteria). Classified as 3VC- under the ROTAP * system.
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Holly leaved fuchsia Micro Nikkor 55mm f2.8 at f11 PC210444
This is one of the most ancient botanical forms of Holly
Information from the Australian Native Plants Society
Graptophyllum ilicifolium
Family:Acanthaceae
Distribution:Known to occur only in the Eungella region to the west of Mackay, Queensland.
Common Name:Holly-leaved fuchsia
Derivation of Name:Graptophyllum...from Greek graptos, written on, and phyllon, a leaf, referring to the markings on the leaf (especially noticeable on G.ilicifolium)
ilicifolium...from Latin ilex, holly and folium, leaves, referring to the appearance of the foliage.
Conservation Status:Listed as Vulnerable under the EPBC Act* (ie. facing a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future, as determined in accordance with prescribed criteria). Classified as 3VC- under the ROTAP * system.
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