List of Adenanthos species

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This is a list of Adenanthos species, subspecies and named hybrids. Taxa are listed in alphabetical order, and summary information is provided. For the most recent taxonomic arrangement, see Nelson's taxonomic arrangement of Adenanthos.

NameDescriptionTaxonomyDistribution and habitatConservation status [1] Image
Habit [2] Leaf type [3] Flower colourPublishedSectionRangeSoilVegetation
A. acanthophyllus
(Prickly Woollybush)
Tall shrub, lignotuberousHolly-likeDark red to pale pink-red A.S.George, 1974 A. sect. Adenanthos Shark BaySand of marine originScrub or heath
A. apiculatus Prostrate subshrub, non-lignotuberousEntire or lobedCream R.Br., 1810 A. sect. Adenanthos Stirling Range to King George Sound and Bremer BayLateritic soils, sandScrub or heath
A. argyreus
(Little Woollybush)
Small shrub, non-lignotuberousLaciniateBright red-pink Diels, 1905 A. sect. Adenanthos Lake King to Wyallkatchem to Southern CrossLateritic sandScrub or heath
A. barbiger
(Hairy Glandflower)
Small shrub, lignotuberousEntire or lobedScarlet Lindl., 1839 A. sect. Eurylaema Toodyay to Manjimup to AugustaLateritic gravelOpen forest
A. cacomorphus Medium shrub, lignotuberousLaciniateBright pink E.C.Nelson, 1978 A. sect. Adenanthos Fitzgerald RiverLateritic sandScrub or heath Priority 2 (WA)
A. cuneatus
(Coastal Jugflower)
Medium shrub, occasionally a prostrate subshrub, lignotuberousLaciniateCrimson Labill., 1805 A. sect. Adenanthos Walpole to Twilight CoveSandScrub or heath Adenanthos cuneatus flower.jpg
A. × cunninghamii
(Albany Woollybush)
Medium shrub, non-lignotuberousLaciniateDull crimson Meisn., 1845 A. sect. Adenanthos King George SoundSand of marine originScrub or heath Priority 4 (WA)
A. cygnorum
(Common Woollybush)
Tall shrub or prostrate subshrub, non-lignotuberousLaciniateLight pink, cream, or green Diels, 1905 A. sect. Adenanthos Kalbarra to Arthur RiverLateritic soils, sand
A. cygnorum subsp. chamaephyton Prostrate subshrub, non-lignotuberousLaciniateLight pink, cream, or green E.C.Nelson, 1978 A. sect. Adenanthos Mundaring and ChidlowLateritic gravelOpen forest Priority 4 (WA)
A. cygnorum subsp. cygnorum
(Common Woollybush)
Tall shrub, occasionally a tree, non-lignotuberousLaciniateLight pink, cream, or green A. sect. Adenanthos Kalbarra to Arthur RiverLateritic soils, sandOpen forest, scrub or heath Adenanthos cygnorum foliage.jpg
A. detmoldii
(Scott River Jugflower)
Tall shrub, non-lignotuberousEntire or lobedYellow and orange/brown F.Muell., 1874 A. sect. Eurylaema Scott River to Whicher RangePeat and waterlogged soilsScrub or heath Priority 4 (WA) Adenanthos detmoldii Cranbourne email.jpg
A. dobagii
(Fitzgerald Woollybush)
Small shrub, non-lignotuberousLaciniateCream or pale pink E.C.Nelson, 1978 A. sect. Adenanthos Fitzgerald RiverSkeletal soilsScrub or heathEndangered (EPBC Act)

Rare (WA)

A. dobsonii Small shrub, lignotuberousEntire or lobedRed and/or cream F.Muell., 1868 A. sect. Adenanthos Cape Arid to Israelite BaySandScrub or heath
A. drummondii Small shrub, lignotuberous [4] LaciniateScarlet apex, yellow base Meisn., 1845 A. sect. Adenanthos Bullsbrook to Wongan Hills to Three SpringsLateritic soilsScrub or heath
A. ellipticus
(Oval-leaf Adenanthos)
Medium shrub, non-lignotuberousEntire or lobedOrange-red and cream A.S.George, 1974 A. sect. Adenanthos Mount Barren RangesSkeletal soilsScrub or heathVulnerable (EPBC Act)

Rare (WA)

A. eyrei
(Toolinna Adenanthos)
Small shrub, non-lignotuberousLaciniateDark crimson E.C.Nelson, 1978 A. sect. Adenanthos ToolinnaSand of marine originScrub or heathEndangered (EPBC Act)

Rare (WA)

A. filifolius Medium shrub, non-lignotuberousLaciniateCream and black Benth., 1870 A. sect. Adenanthos Stirling Range to King George Sound and Bremer BaySkeletal soilsScrub or heath Priority 3 (WA)
A. flavidiflorus Small shrub, lignotuberousLaciniateBright red-pink F.Muell., 1859 A. sect. Adenanthos Bremer Bay to HydenLateritic sandScrub or heath
A. forrestii Medium shrub, lignotuberousLaciniatePale red and cream, or cream F.Muell., 1882 A. sect. Adenanthos Twilight Cove, Toolinna and Israelite PlainSand of marine originScrub or heath
A. glabrescens Small shrub, with or without lignotuberEntire or lobedPink-scarlet and cream E.C.Nelson, 1978 A. sect. Adenanthos Lake King to Fitzgerald River to RavensthorpeSkeletal soils and lateritic sandScrub or heath
A. glabrescens subsp. exasperatus Small shrub, non-lignotuberousEntire or lobedPink-scarlet and cream E.C.Nelson, 1978 A. sect. Adenanthos Lake King to Halls TrackSkeletal soilsScrub or heath
A. glabrescens subsp. glabrescens Small shrub, lignotuberousEntire or lobedPink-scarlet and cream A. sect. Adenanthos Fitzgerald River to RavensthorpeLateritic sandScrub or heath
A. gracilipes Small shrub, lignotuberousLaciniateCream and red-pink A.S.George, 1974 A. sect. Adenanthos Johnson Lakes and Frank Hann National ParkLateritic sandScrub or heath Priority 3 (WA)
A. ileticos
(Club-leaf Adenanthos)
Medium shrub, lignotuberousLaciniatePale pink-red E.C.Nelson, 1978 A. sect. Adenanthos Esperance to NorsemanLateritic sandOpen forest, woodland Priority 4 (WA)
A. labillardierei Medium shrub, non-lignotuberousLaciniateCream and claret E.C.Nelson, 1978 A. sect. Adenanthos Barren RangesSkeletal soilsScrub or heath Priority 4 (WA)
A. linearis Small shrub, non-lignotuberousEntire or lobedCream with pink apex Meisn., 1856 A. sect. Adenanthos Stirling Range to King George Sound and Bremer BaySkeletal soilsScrub or heath Priority 2 (WA)
A. macropodianus
(Kangaroo Island Gland Flower)
Medium shrub, non-lignotuberousLaciniateRed-pink E.C.Nelson, 1978 A. sect. Adenanthos Kangaroo IslandLateritic soils, sandOpen forest, scrub or heath Adenanthos macropodianus.jpg
A. meisneri
(Prostrate Woollybush)
Medium shrub, lignotuberousLaciniateRed-purple or purple Meisn., 1845 A. sect. Adenanthos Swan River to Point D'EntrecasteauxSandOpen forest, scrub or heath Adenanthos meisneri foliage.jpg
A. obovatus
(Basket Flower)
Small shrub, lignotuberousEntire or lobedScarlet Labill., 1805 A. sect. Eurylaema Gingin to Augusta to Green Range, also NarroginSkeletal soils, lateritic sand, peaty sand and waterlogged soilsOpen forest, scrub or heath Adenanthos obovatus.jpg
A. oreophilus
(Woollybush)
Medium shrub, non-lignotuberousLaciniateScarlet E.C.Nelson, 1978 A. sect. Adenanthos Fitzgerald River areaLateritic gravelScrub or heath
A. × pamela Medium shrub, lignotuberousEntire or lobedOrange or light red E.C.Nelson, 1986 A. sect. Eurylaema Scott River Priority 4 (WA)
A. pungens
(Spiky Adenanthos)
Medium shrub or prostrate subshrub, non-lignotuberousLaciniatePale or dark pink Meisn., 1845 A. sect. Adenanthos Tambellup and Hamella HillSkeletal soils and lateritic sandScrub or heath
A. pungens subsp. effusus
(Sprawling Spiky Adenanthos)
Prostrate subshrub, non-lignotuberousLaciniatePale pink E.C.Nelson, 1978 A. sect. Adenanthos TambellupLateritic sandScrub or heathEndangered (EPBC Act)

Rare (WA)

A. pungens subsp. pungens
(Spiky Adenanthos)
Medium shrub, non-lignotuberousLaciniateDark pink A. sect. Adenanthos Hamella HillSkeletal soilsScrub or heathVulnerable (EPBC Act)

Rare (WA)

A. sericeus
(Coastal Woollybush)
Tall shrub, occasionally a tree, non-lignotuberousLaciniateScarlet Labill., 1805 A. sect. Adenanthos King George Sound to Warriup, Cape Le Grand, Cape AridSkeletal soils, and sand of marine originScrub or heath
A. sericeus subsp. sericeus
(Coastal Woollybush)
Tall shrub, non-lignotuberousLaciniateScarlet A. sect. Adenanthos Cape Le Grand, Cape AridSkeletal soilsScrub or heath Adenanthos sericeus sprig with flower.jpg
A. sericeus subsp. sphalma Tall shrub, occasionally a tree, non-lignotuberousLaciniateScarlet E.C.Nelson, 1978 A. sect. Adenanthos King George Sound to WarriupSand of marine originScrub or heath
A. stictus Tall shrub, non-lignotuberousLaciniateCrimson A.S.George, 1974 A. sect. Adenanthos Watheroo to CoorowLateritic sandScrub or heath
A. terminalis
(Yellow Gland Flower)
Medium shrub, non-lignotuberousLaciniateCream R.Br., 1810 A. sect. Adenanthos Eyre Peninsula, Kangaroo Island, Adelaide to Little DesertLateritic soils, sandScrub or heath
A. velutinus
(Velvet Woollybush)
Tall shrub, non-lignotuberous [5] LaciniateRed-purple or purple Meisn., 1856 A. sect. Adenanthos CranbrookSkeletal soilsScrub or heathEndangered (EPBC Act)

Rare (WA)

A. venosus Medium shrub, lignotuberousEntire or lobedDull crimson and cream Meisn., 1856 A. sect. Adenanthos Fitzgerald RiverSkeletal soilsScrub or heath

Footnotes

  1. Conservation status under the federal Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) is based on the Species Profile and Threats (SPRAT) Database published by the Australian Government Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities.

    In Western Australia, legislative protection is afforded only to plants gazetted as "Rare" or "Extinct" under the Wildlife Conservation Act 1950, but the Department of Environment and Conservation also define Priority 1, 2, 3 and 4 conservation classes; see Declared Rare and Priority Flora List for definitions. The Western Australian conservation classes given here are sourced from FloraBase, the online plant database of the West Australian Herbarium.

    Species within a listed conservation status have not been assigned a class at federal or state level, and may be assumed to be relatively secure.

  2. Habit classes used here follow Nelson (1975): 99, Table 5:1 (Life-forms in Adenanthos), and this is the information source for all entries not otherwise cited. Five forms are recognised: trees, tall (over 2 m) shrubs, medium (1–2 m) shrubs, small (less than 1 m, but not prostrate) shrubs, and prostrate shrubs. Entries also indicate whether the species possesses a lignotuber. Those that do typically have many stems arising from the underground rootstock, resulting in a smaller stature and a mallee habit. Non-lignotuberous species have a single stem, and usually grow fairly erect.
  3. Three leaf types are recognised, following Nelson (1975): 92, 94:
    • "Holly-type" leaves are flat, and divided into spiny lobes. This leaf type is very common in Proteaceae, but occurs in only one Adenanthos species
    • "Entire of lobed" leaves are flat, with margins that are entire or lobed. These two cases are treated as a single type because it is common for species with lobed leaves to have entire leaves when young, or sporadically produce lobed leaves; and vice versa.
    • "Laciniate" leaves are deeply divided into many long, thin laciniae. This leaf type is typical of the species known as woollybushes.
    The source for this column is Nelson (1975): 92, 94, unless otherwise cited.
  4. Nelson (1978a): 332.
  5. Nelson (1978b).

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