Amphibolis antarctica

Common Name:

Sea Nymph

Family:

Cymodoceaceae

Distribution (from Flora of Victoria):

Wannon, Otway Plain, Gippsland Plain, Wilsons Promontory (EKPT) also WA, SA, Tas
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Distribution and ecological preference at Wilsons Promontory (if known):

Is found in shallow seawater, sandy mud and rock pools ¹

Flower Description:

Perianth absent, flowers enclosed by leaves

Habit:

Perennial, marine, submerged herb ¹

Distinguishing characteristics (within family/genus):

This is the only species in the family that occurs in Victoria. It has alternate leaves and unisexual flowers (male and female flowers are separate) ¹

Images:

Links to more images:

Atlas of Living Australia MELU

Links to description of this species:

eFloraSA VicFlora

Conservation status:

Poorly known in Victoria

References:

¹ Walsh, N. G. and Entwisle, T. J. “Flora of Victoria”, volumes 2 (1994), 3 (1996) and 4 (1999). Inkata Press, Port Melbourne, Victoria