List of flora on stamps of Australia
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Australia
's diverse and often attractive flora
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Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
's diverse and often attractive flora
Flora of Australia
The flora of Australia comprises a vast assemblage of plant species estimated to over 20,000 vascular and 14,000 non-vascular plants, 250,000 species of fungi and over 3,000 lichens...
has been depicted on numerous Australian stamp
Postage stamp
A postage stamp is a small piece of paper that is purchased and displayed on an item of mail as evidence of payment of postage. Typically, stamps are made from special paper, with a national designation and denomination on the face, and a gum adhesive on the reverse side...
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- Acacia baileyana - 1978
- Acacia coriaceaAcacia coriaceaAcacia coriacea, commonly known as river jam, wirewood, wiry wattle, or dogwood, is a tree in the family Mimosoideae of family Fabaceae. It occurs throughout northern Australia, growing as a tall tree on the banks of rivers...
- 2002 - Acacia dealbataAcacia dealbataAcacia dealbata is a species of Acacia, native to southeastern Australia in New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania, and the Australian Capital Territory.-Description:...
(?) - 1982 - Acacia melanoxylon - 1996
- Acacia pycnantha - 1959, 1979, 1990
- Acmena smithiiAcmena smithiiSyzygium smithii is a summer flowering evergreen tree, belonging to the myrtle family Myrtaceae. It is commonly planted as shrubs or hedgerows. It features rough woody bark, cream and green smooth waxy leaves with flushes of pink new growth and pink to mauve edible berries. It shares the common...
- 2002 - Actinodium cunninghamiiActinodium cunninghamiiActinodium cunninghamii is a shrub species of the family Myrtaceae, endemic to Western Australia.A common name, Albany Daisy, indicates its distribution in Southwest Australia, occurring inland from the southern coast near Albany and on the Esperance Plains to the Fitzgerald River...
- 2005 - Actinotus helianthiActinotus helianthiActinotus helianthi known as the Flannel Flower, is a common sight in bushland around Sydney, Australia.Despite its appearance, it is not a member of the daisy family but rather a species of flowering plant of the Apiaceae family, the same family as the carrot...
- 1959 - Adansonia gregorii - 2005
- AnigozanthosAnigozanthosAnigozanthos is a small genus of Australian plants in the Bloodwort family Haemodoraceae. The 11 species and several subspecies are commonly known as kangaroo paw and catspaw depending on the shape of their flowers...
'Bush Tango' - 2003 - Anigozanthos manglesiiAnigozanthos manglesiiAnigozanthos manglesii, commonly known as the Red and Green Kangaroo Paw or Mangles Kangaroo Paw, is a plant species endemic to Western Australia, and the floral emblem of that state....
- 1962, 1968, 2006 - Armillaria luteobubalinaArmillaria luteobubalinaArmillaria luteobubalina, commonly known as the Australian honey fungus, is a species of mushroom in the family Physalacriaceae. Widely distributed in southern Australia, the fungus is responsible for a disease known as Armillaria root rot, a primary cause of Eucalyptus tree death and forest dieback...
fungus - 1981 - Banksia integrifoliaBanksia integrifoliaBanksia integrifolia, commonly known as Coast Banksia, is a species of tree that grows along the east coast of Australia. One of the most widely distributed Banksia species, it occurs between Victoria and Central Queensland in a broad range of habitats, from coastal dunes to mountains...
- 2000 - Banksia prionotesBanksia prionotesBanksia prionotes, commonly known as Acorn Banksia or Orange Banksia, is a species of shrub or tree of the genus Banksia in the family Proteaceae. It is native to the southwest of Western Australia and can reach up to 10 m in height. It can be much smaller in more exposed areas or in the...
(?) - 1996 - Banksia serrataBanksia serrataBanksia serrata, commonly known as Old Man Banksia, Saw Banksia, Saw-tooth Banksia and Red Honeysuckle, is a species of woody shrub or tree of the genus Banksia in the Proteaceae family. Native the east coast of Australia, it is found from Queensland through to Victoria with outlying populations on...
- 1960, 1986 - Barringtonia calyptrataBarringtonia calyptrataBarringtonia calyptrata is a species of mangrove belonging to the family Lecythidaceae....
- 2001 - Blandfordia grandifloraBlandfordia grandifloraBlandfordia grandiflora is a species of flowering plant native to south-eastern Australia. B. grandiflora is commonly known as the Large Christmas Bell because it generally flowers in December and January. For this same reason it is the Australian Native Birthflower of December. It is a perennial...
- 1960, 1967 - Blandfordia puniceaBlandfordia puniceaBlandfordia punicea, commonly known as Tasmanian Christmas Bell, is a species of flowering plant which is native to western Tasmania in Australia.The bell-shaped flowers are red with yellow tips and are about 4 cm long...
- 2007 - Brachychiton acerifoliusBrachychiton acerifoliusBrachychiton acerifolius, commonly known as the Illawarra Flame Tree, is a large tree of the family Malvaceae native to subtropical regions on the east coast of Australia. It is famous for the bright red bell-shaped flowers that often cover the whole tree when it is leafless...
- 1978 - Callistemon glaucusCallistemon glaucusCallistemon glaucus is a shrub in the family Myrtaceae. The species is endemic to the south-west of Western Australia.It grows up to between 1 and 3 metres in height and has a slender, erect habit. Red flower spikes are produced between September and December in the species native range...
- 2000 - Callistemon teretifoliusCallistemon teretifoliusCallistemon teretifolius is a species of flowering plant in the family Myrtaceae. It is endemic to the east of South Australia....
- 1975 - Caleana majorCaleana majorCaleana major, the Flying Duck Orchid is a small orchid found in eastern and southern Australia. This terrestrial plant features a remarkable flower, resembling a duck in flight. The flower is an attractant to insects, such as male sawflies which pollinate the flower in a process known as...
- 1986 - Caltha introloba - 1986
- Calytrix carinata - 2002
- Celmisia asteliifolia - 1986
- Cochlospermum gillivraei - 2001
- Coprinus comatusCoprinus comatusCoprinus comatus, the shaggy ink cap, lawyer's wig, or shaggy mane, is a common fungus often seen growing on lawns, along gravel roads and waste areas. The young fruit bodies first appear as white cylinders emerging from the ground, then the bell-shaped caps open out. The caps are white, and...
fungus - 1981 - Correa reflexaCorrea reflexaCorrea reflexa, commonly known as Common Correa or Native Fuchsia, is a shrub which is endemic to Australia.The species was first formally described in 1800 by botanist Jacques Labillardière in Relation du Voyage à la Recherche de la Pérouse based on the type from Adventure Bay in southern...
- 1986, 1999 - Cortinarius austrovenetusDermocybe austrovenetaCortinarius austrovenetus, alternately known as Dermocybe austroveneta and commonly known as the Green Skin-head, is an inedible brightly coloured green gilled fungus which naturally occurs in south eastern Australia.-Taxonomy:...
fungus - 1981 - Cortinarius cinnabarinus fungus - 1981
- Dendrobium phalaenopsis - 1968, 1998
- Durabaculum nindii - 1986, 2003
- Dicksonia antarcticaDicksonia antarcticaDicksonia antarctica, known as the Soft Tree Fern, Man Fern or Tasmanian Tree Fern, is an evergreen tree fern native to parts of Australia, namely south-east Queensland, coastal New South Wales and Victoria and Tasmania.- Anatomy and biology :...
- 1996 - Dillenia alata - 1986
- Diuris magnifica - 2006
- Elythranthera emarginata - 1986
- Epacris impressa - 1968
- Eucalyptus caesiaEucalyptus caesiaEucalyptus caesia, commonly known as Caesia, Gungurru or Silver Princess, is a mallee of the Eucalyptus genus. It is endemic to the central Wheatbelt region of Western Australia, where it is found on a small number of granite outcrops. The name "silver" refers to the white powder that covers the...
- 1982 - Eucalyptus calophylla 'Rosea' - 1982
- Eucalyptus camaldulensis - 1974
- Eucalyptus diversicolor - 2005
- Eucalyptus ficifolia - 1982
- Eucalyptus forrestianaEucalyptus forrestianaEucalyptus forrestiana, commonly known as Fuchsia Gum, Forrest's Mallee or Forrest's Marlock , is a small tree which occurs in an area near Esperance in Western Australia....
- 1982 - Eucalyptus globulusEucalyptus globulusThe Tasmanian Blue Gum, Southern Blue Gum or Blue Gum, is an evergreen tree, one of the most widely cultivated trees native to Australia. They typically grow from 30 to 55 m tall. The tallest currently known specimen in Tasmania is 90.7 m tall...
- 1968, 1982 - Eucalyptus grossaEucalyptus grossaEucalyptus grossa, also known as Coarse-leaved Mallee , is a species of Eucalyptus which is endemic to Western Australia. Other common names for this species include the Coarse-flowered Mallee and Phillip River Gum.-Description:...
- 2005 - Eucalyptus paucifloraEucalyptus paucifloraThe Snow Gum is a small tree or large shrub native to eastern Australia.-Habitat:It is usually found in the subalpine habitats of eastern Australia. Snow Gums also grow in lowland habitats where they can reach heights of up to 20 metres. Lowland Snow Gum is sometimes known as White Sallee, Cabbage...
- 2005 - Euschemon rafflesiaEuschemon rafflesiaThe Regent Skipper, Euschemon rafflesia, is a skipper butterfly The Regent Skipper, Euschemon rafflesia, is a skipper butterfly The Regent Skipper, Euschemon rafflesia, is a skipper butterfly (family (Hesperiidae). It is found in Australia. It is the only member of its genus Euschemon....
- 1983 - Eucalyptus papuanaCorymbia aparrerinjaCorymbia aparrerinja commonly known as Ghost Gum, is an evergreen tree that is native to Central Australia....
- 1978, 1993, 2002 - Eucalyptus regnansEucalyptus regnansEucalyptus regnans, known variously by the common names Mountain Ash, Victorian Ash, Swamp Gum, Tasmanian Oak or Stringy Gum, is a species of Eucalyptus native to southeastern Australia, in Tasmania and Victoria...
- 1996 - EucalyptusEucalyptusEucalyptus is a diverse genus of flowering trees in the myrtle family, Myrtaceae. Members of the genus dominate the tree flora of Australia...
sp. - 1985 - Ficus macrophylla - 2005
- Gossypium sturtianum - 1971, 1978, 2007
- Grevillea juncifoliaGrevillea juncifoliaGrevillea juncifolia, commonly known as Honeysuckle Grevillea, is a shrub or small tree species that is native to inland Australia. It grows to between 2 and 7 metres high...
- 2002 - Grevillea mucronulataGrevillea mucronulataGrevillea mucronulata, also known as Green Spider Flower, is a shrub which is endemic to New South Wales in Australia.-Description:...
- 2007 - Grevillea 'Superb'Grevillea 'Superb'Grevillea 'Superb is a widely grown grevillea cultivar bred by Merv Hodge in Queensland. It is a hybrid of a white-flowered Grevillea banksii, from Queensland, and the Western Australian plant G...
- 2003 - Hakea laurinaHakea laurinaHakea laurina is a plant of Southwest Australia that is widely cultivated and admired. The species is often referred to as Kodjet, Pincushion Hakea, and Emu Bush...
- 2006 - Hardenbergia violaceaHardenbergia violaceaHardenbergia violacea is a species of Australian flowering plant, known in Australia by the common names false sarsaparilla, purple coral pea, happy wanderer, native lilac and waraburra . It often grows as a climbing vine, but also as a subshrub.It is used as a landscape plant in the southwestern U.S...
- 2000 - Helichrysum thomsonii - 1975
- Helipterum albicans - 1986
- Hibbertia scandensHibbertia scandensHibbertia scandens is a vine which is native to Australia.-Description:...
- 1999 - Hibiscus meraukensis - 1986
- Ipomoea pes-capraeIpomoea pes-capraeIpomoea pes-caprae, also known as Beach Morning Glory or Goat's Foot, is a common pantropical creeping vine belonging to the family Convolvulaceae. It grows on the upper parts of beaches and endures salted air. It is one of the most common and most widely distributed salt tolerant plants and...
ssp. brasiliensis - 1999 - Leucochrysum albicansLeucochrysum albicansLeucochrysum albicans, commonly known as Hoary Sunray, is a species in the family Asteraceae. It is endemic to Australia. It grows to 45 cm high and has grey-green woolly leaves that are between 2.5 and 10 cm long and 1 to 9 mm wide. The flowerheads appear between spring and summer...
- 1986 - Microseros lanceolata - 2002
- Nelumbo nuciferaNelumbo nuciferaNelumbo nucifera, known by a number of names including Indian Lotus, Sacred Lotus, Bean of India, or simply Lotus, is a plant in the monogeneric family Nelumbonaceae...
- 2002 - Nymphaea immutabilis - 2002
- Phalaenopsis rosenstromii - 1998
- Phebalium whiteiPhebalium whiteiPhebalium whitei is a small shrub which is endemic to Queensland in Australia.The species occurs in the Darling Downs region, where it is found in damp areas such as cracks in flat expanses of granite or along creek banks and also in open heathland....
- 2007 - Swainsona formosa - 1968, 1971, 2005
- Santalum acuminatumSantalum acuminatumSantalum acuminatum, the desert quandong, is a hemiparasitic plant in the Sandalwood family Santalaceae, widely dispersed throughout the central deserts and southern areas of Australia....
- 2002 - Telopea speciosissimaTelopea speciosissimaTelopea speciosissima, commonly known as the New South Wales waratah or simply waratah, is a large shrub in the plant family Proteaceae. It is endemic to New South Wales in Australia and is the floral emblem of that state...
- 1959, 1968, 2006 - Thelymitra variegata - 1986
- Thysanothus tuberosus - 2005
- Wahlenbergia gloriosaWahlenbergia gloriosaWahlenbergia gloriosa, or Royal Bluebell, is an Australian wildflower from the Campanulaceae family. It grows in high rainfall areas in the Australian Alps, in environs ranging from shady roadside cuttings on Mount Hotham to full sun herbfields on the main range.W. gloriosa has small dark green...
- 1986 - Wahlenbergia strictaWahlenbergia strictaWahlenbergia stricta, or Australian Bluebell, Tall or Austral Bluebell, is an Australian wildflower from the Campanulaceae family. It is considered the most commonly encountered of the Wahlenbergias. It is found in all Australian states but not the Northern Territory. It is often seen growing by...
- 1999 - Wollemia nobilis - 2005
- Xanthorrhoea australisXanthorrhoea australisXanthorrhoea australis, the Grass-tree or Black Boy is a unique Australian plant. It is the most commonly seen species of the genus Xanthorrhoea . Its fire-blackened trunk can grow up to several metres tall and is often branched...
- 1978