Xanthosia huegelii


Common Name:

Heath Xanthosia

Family:

Apiaceae

Distribution (from Flora of Victoria):

Wannon, Grampians, Midlands, Victorian Volcanic Plain, Otway Plain, Otway Range, Eastern Highlands, Gippsland Plain, Wilsons Promontory, East Gippsland (CDEJKNPSTWZ) also WA, SA
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Distribution and ecological preference at Wilsons Promontory (if known):

Tea-tree heath 1

Flower Description:

Sessile green flowers 1

Habit:

Spreading erect perennial herb 1

Distinguishing characteristics (within family/genus):


Differs from Xanthosia dissecta by having trifoliate leaves 1

Images:

Image: Lorraine Norden

Links to more images:

Atlas of Living Australia MELU

Links to description of this species:

VicFlora

Conservation status:

Not threatened

References:

1 Ellis, M. (unpublished). “A Field Guide to South Gippsland Flora”.