Burchardia umbellata
Common Name:
Milkmaids
Family:
Distribution (from Flora of Victoria):
All regions except Murray Mallee, Lowan Mallee, Wimmera, Snowfields (CDEHJKMNPRSTUVWXZ) all States except NT
Map - Australasian Virtual Herbarium
Distribution and ecological preference at Wilsons Promontory (if known):
Northern heathlands at the Prom
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Flower Description:
White
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Habit:
Herb to 65 cm high
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Distinguishing characteristics (within family/genus):
There are 5 species in the genus but only B. umbellata is present in Victoria. 6 petalled flowers are arranged in umbels at the end of a long stalk. Flowers are sweetly scented. A few grass like leaves arise from the base of the plant. Anthers are red-brow to grey-brown
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Conservation status:
Not threatened
References:
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Meagher, D. and Kohout, M. (2001). “A field guide to Wilsons Promontory”. Oxford University Press, South Melbourne, Vic.
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Walsh, N. G. and Entwisle, T. J. “Flora of Victoria”, volumes 2 (1994), 3 (1996) and 4 (1999). Inkata Press, Port Melbourne, Victoria