About Amyema sanguinea (F.Muell.) Danser
Description: The leaves of Amyema sanguinea are flat and arranged oppositely, though they may sometimes appear to be arranged alternately. Its inflorescence is a simple umbel bearing 3 to 6 flowers, growing on a stem. Flowering occurs year-round from January to December. Its flowers are erect, and their color ranges from pinkish-red to orange-red. The yellow stamens do not extend beyond the corolla, and mature flower buds have six ribs. Ecology: Amyema sanguinea most commonly grows on eucalypts, though it can occasionally be found growing on Melaleucas or Acacias. Downey's host list records 33 different eucalyptus species as hosts for this plant. It is used by at least seven species of moths and butterflies: Delias argenthona, Candalides margarita gilberti, Hippochrysops digglesii, Ogyris amaryllis meridionalis, Ogyris iphis doddi, Ogyris zosine, and Comocrus behri.
