Stackhousia monogyna

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Common Name:

Creamy Stackhousia

Family:

Celastraceae

Distribution (from Flora of Victoria):

All regions except Murray Mallee, Lowan Mallee, Wimmera (all grids except ABF) also SA, NSW, Tas
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Distribution and ecological preference at Wilsons Promontory (if known):

Common on northern heathlands of the Prom 1

Flower Description:

Cream 1

Habit:

Perennial herb to 60 cm high 1

Distinguishing characteristics (within family/genus):


Similar species that grow at the prom are: S. spathulata, which is more compact and to 40 cm high and is found on coastal foredunes, and S. viminea which has yellow flowers. Flowers of S. monogyna are fragrant after dusk 1

Images:

Image: David Meagher

Links to more images:

Atlas of Living Australia MELU

Links to description of this species:

WA Flora NSW Flora VicFlora

Conservation status:

Not threatened

References:

1 Meagher, D. and Kohout, M. (2001). “A field guide to Wilsons Promontory”. Oxford University Press, South Melbourne, Vic.