Lobelia rhombifolia

Common Name:

Tufted Lobelia

Family:

Distribution (from Flora of Victoria):

Wannon, Grampians, Otway Plain, Otway Range, Eastern Highlands, Gippsland Plain, Wilsons Promontory (DEJKNPT) also WA, SA, Tas
Map - Australasian Virtual Herbarium

Distribution and ecological preference at Wilsons Promontory (if known):

Ephemeral appearing often in abundance after disturbance (such as fire). Rocky or sandy sites in open forests ¹

Flower Description:

Dark blue ¹

Habit:

Erect annual herb to 35 cm high ¹

Distinguishing characteristics (within family/genus):

This species has 1-4 flowers in an inflorescence and lacks hairs on the stems and leaves ¹

Images:

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Links to description of this species:

VicFlora

Conservation status:

Not threatened

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