Lambertia echinata
| Lambertia echinata | |
|---|---|
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| Lambertia echinata subsp. citrina in bloom | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Proteales |
| Family: | Proteaceae |
| Genus: | Lambertia |
| Species: | L. echinata |
| Binomial name | |
| Lambertia echinata | |
Lambertia echinata, commonly known as prickly honeysuckle, is a shrub which is endemic to the south-west of Western Australia. It can grow up to 3 meters (9.8 ft) tall.[2]
Three subspecies are recognised:[3]
- Lambertia echinata subsp. echinata
- Lambertia echinata subsp. citrina
- Lambertia echinata subsp. occidentalis
Conservation
Lambertia echinata is listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List under criteria B2ab(i,ii,iii,v).[1] The species was last assessed on 22 October 2018, with a decreasing population trend, severe population fragmentation, and continuing decline in mature individuals.[1] Threats include agriculture, livestock farming and ranching, altered fire regimes, and invasive species or diseases.[1] Conservation actions reported by the IUCN include a recovery plan, occurrence in at least one protected area, invasive species control or prevention, reintroduction or benign introduction, and ex-situ conservation.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 Monks, L.; Barrett, S. (2020). "Lambertia echinata". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020 e.T118147048A121862585. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-2.RLTS.T118147048A121862585.en. Retrieved 27 May 2026.
- ↑ "Lambertia echinata R.Br". FloraBase. Western Australian Government Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.
- ↑ "Lambertia echinata". anpsa.org.au.