Genus Richea is a term used to describe a group of plants that belongs to the Ericaceae family. There are several synonyms for this genus, including Phebalium R.Br, Nematophyton Hook.f., Richeopsis Miq. and Stamenostoma Hook.f. These synonyms are used to refer to different species that fall under the Genus Richea classification. The plants in the Genus Richea are characterized by their shrubby or herbaceous nature, with some species being evergreen while others are deciduous. Most of these plants are native to Australia, particularly in the southeastern and southern regions of the continent. The Genus Richea includes approximately 40 species, all of which have adapted to survive in different environments.