Centrolepis fascicularis
Common Name:
Tufted Centrolepis
Family:
Distribution (from Flora of Victoria):
Wannon, Grampians, Midlands, Victorian Volcanic Plain, Otway Plain, Otway Range, Eastern Highlands, Gippsland Plain, Wilsons Promontory, East Gippsland (CDEJKNPSTWXZ) all States except WA, NT
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Distribution and ecological preference at Wilsons Promontory (if known):
Swamp scrub, Tea-tree heath
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Flower Description:
Petals absent, bracts brown
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Habit:
Tufted perennial herb with flower spike to 40 mm long
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Distinguishing characteristics (within family/genus):
Rigid hairs are present on the outer surface of bracts. Leaves are thread like and the plant often forms dense cushions. Bracts distinctly extend past flowers.
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Conservation status:
Not threatened
References:
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Ellis, M. (unpublished). “A Field Guide to South Gippsland Flora”.
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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