Description:
Georgia Fevertree is a small tree that can grow up to 15 feet in height with leaves up to 7 inches
in length. Its leaves are opposite and pubescent beneath with appressed venation. Georgia fevertree flowers in May and
June producing very distinctive pink flowers with an appearance similar to poinsettia (Auburn University 2004).
Habitat:
Georgia fevertree inhabits low wet woody areas, usually on acidic soils (Auburn University 2004 and Radford et al. 1968).
Range:
A Monotypic genus endemic to southeastern United States coastal plain (NatureServe 2004). The species may be found in south Georgia, central
Florida panhandle, and northeast Florida (Athenic Systems 2004).
References
- Athenic Systems. 2004. TreeGuide Species Details. Internet Resource: TreeGuide Species Details.
- Auburn University. 2004. Plant Identification Resources. Internet Resource: Plant Identification Resources.
- NatureServe. 2003. Internet Resource. NatureServe.
- Radford, A.E., Ahles, H.E., Bell, C.R. 1968. Manual of the Vascular Flora of the Carolinas. The University of North Carolina Press, Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
- Porcher, R. D. and D.A. Rayner. 2001. A Guide to the Wildflowers of South Carolina. University of South Carolina Press. pp. 796-797.
Columbia, South Carolina. pages 162.
- USDA, NRCS. 2002. The PLANTS Database, Version 3.5. Internet Resource USDA Plants Database. National Plant Data Center, Baton Rouge, LA 70874-4490 USA.
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