Poranthera microphylla
Common Name:
Small Poranthera
Family:
Distribution (from Flora of Victoria):
All regions (ABCDEFGHJKMNPRSTUVWXYZ) all States
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Distribution and ecological preference at Wilsons Promontory (if known):
Wide variety of habitats
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Flower Description:
White or greenish and can have red flecks
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Habit:
Ascending annual herb 8-15 cm high
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Distinguishing characteristics (within family/genus):
Leaves are spoon shaped, margins are flat (not rolled under) and male and female flowers are separate but on the same plant
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Conservation status:
Not threatened
References:
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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