Английская Википедия:Cheiranthera linearis

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Cheiranthera linearis, commonly known as finger-flower,[1] is a flowering plant in the family Pittosporaceae. It is a small shrub with deep purple flowers, yellow stamens and dull green linear shaped leaves. It is found growing in New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland.

Description

Cheiranthera linearis is a small upright shrub to Шаблон:Cvt with smooth stems. The leaves are sessile, arranged alternately, more or less clustered on the stem, leaf blade mostly linear, Шаблон:Cvt long, Шаблон:Cvt wide, edges curved under, smooth, toothed or with lobes about Шаблон:Cvt long. The flowers may be single or in clusters of 2–5 on a short upright stems and 5 yellow stamens. The flower petals are egg-shaped, Шаблон:Cvt long and a blue to deep purple. The fruit capsules are more or less oblong to egg-shaped, Шаблон:Cvt long and flattened. Flowering occurs in summer and autumn.[1][2]

Taxonomy and naming

Cheiranthera linearis was first formally described in 1834 by John Lindley and the description was published in Edwards's Botanical Register.[3][4] The specific epithet is taken from the Latin word linearis meaning "linear", which refers to the shape of the leaves.[5]

Distribution and habitat

Finger-flower is a widespread species found growing in woodland and forests on rocky or sandy locations in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria.[1][2]

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