Which Gymnosperm family is common in Australia?

Which Gymnosperm family is common in Australia?

Gymnosperms present in Australia include the cycads and conifers. There are 69 species of cycad from 4 genera and 3 families of eastern and northern Australia, with a few in south-western Western Australia and central Australia.

What are some examples of native flora in Australia?

Gum tree (Eucalyptus) Gum trees are quintessentially Australian and are home to some of our most iconic wildlife – like the koala!

How many known Australian plant species are endemic?

18,000 endemic plant species
Australia’s Unique Plants and Animals At least 93 percent of its species of reptiles, amphibians, flowering plants and conifers are unique to Australia. That amounts to 3,000 endemic vertebrate animals and 18,000 endemic plant species.

What are the tree families?

Tag: common tree families

• Oak or beech trees – family Fagaceae.
• Ginkgo – family Ginkgoaceae.
• Mulberry, fig and osage orange – family Moraceae.
• Olive – family Oleaceae.
• Pines, spruces and furs – family Pinaceae.
• Willow – family Salicaceae.

Is there an Australian native pine?

Callitris gracilis has a host of common names, it is a native pine that occurs naturally in most states of Australia.

How many plant species are in Australia?

There are an astounding 24,000 species of native plants in Australia, making the country’s flora one of our most prized assets.

How many countries have today’s Australians migrated from?

Graph 1.1 Percentage of overseas-born, Australia – at 30 June – 1891 to 2020(a)(b)