Homoranthus porteri

Homoranthus is a small genus of around 8 species. Very closely related to the genus Darwinia. H. porteri is found in the wild on sandstone soils in a very small area of north-east Queensland between Herberton and Cooktown. Listed as vulnerable in its natural environment.

Growing to around 1 m in height. Leaves are very small, around 4 mm x by 2 mm. The small flowers occur in pairs on short stems hanging from the leaf axils and are surrounded by red bracts.