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Xanthostemon youngii (Xanthostemon youngii)

Description

Xanthostemon youngii,commonly known as crimson penda or red penda,is a species of trees found only (endemic) in North Queensland,constituting part of the plant family Myrtaceae.It has showy red blooms,but has been difficult to keep alive in cultivation.

Taxonomic tree

  • Domain: Eukarya

    • Kingdom: Plantae

      • Phylum:

        • Class: Magnoliopsida

          • Order: Myrtales

            • Family: Myrtaceae

              • Genus: Xanthostemon