Gynatrix pulchella
Common Name:
Hemp Bush
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Distribution (from Flora of Victoria):
Wannon, Midlands, Victorian Volcanic Plain, Otway Plain, Otway Range, Eastern Highlands, Gippsland Plain, Gippsland Highlands, Wilsons Promontory, East Gippsland (DEJKNPRSTVWZ) also SA, NSW, Tas
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Distribution and ecological preference at Wilsons Promontory (if known):
Riparian forest, streamsides and shaded scrub
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Flower Description:
White or greenish
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Habit:
Shrub to 5 m high
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Distinguishing characteristics (within family/genus):
Flowers are in axillary panicles with separate male and female flowers. Leaves are ovate to lanceolate with heart-shaped bases
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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