austrobaileya
Austrobaileya scandens C.T.White
Austrobaileya scandens is the only species in the genus Austrobaileya and the sole member of the plant family Austrobaileyaceae, making both the genus and family monotypic. It belongs to the basal angiosperm families, representing one of the most ancient groups of flowering plants. Endemic to the Wet Tropics bioregion of Queensland, Australia, it is found in well-developed upland rainforest. First described in 1933 by C.T. White, the species is known by the common name austrobaileya.
Description
Austrobaileya scandens is a flowering plant species in the family Austrobaileyaceae. This species is native to Queensland, where it grows in upland rainforest habitats. As the only species in its genus and family, it is a key representative of the basal angiosperms, a group considered to be among the earliest flowering plants. The species was first formally described in 1933. Its monotypic status highlights its unique evolutionary position in the plant kingdom.
Other common names
austrobaileya
Distribution
Queensland
Synonyms
Austrobaileya maculata