Richea procera
| Richea procera | |
|---|---|
| Richea procera at kunanyi/Mt Wellington | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Ericaceae |
| Genus: | Richea |
| Species: | R. procera |
| Binomial name | |
| Richea procera (F.Muell.) F.Muell. | |
| Atlas of Living Australia Distribution Map for Richea procera | |
Richea procera, commonly known as the lowland richea or lax candleheath is an erect, sparsely branched shrub endemic to Tasmania
This species is sometimes confused with Richea sprengelioides, however it can be distinguished by its larger, more flexible leaves and differences in flowering morphology.