Xanthosia tridentata
Common Name:
Hill Xanthosia
Family:
Distribution (from Flora of Victoria):
Eastern Highlands, Gippsland Plain, Wilsons Promontory, East Gippsland (NPSTWXZ) also WA, NSW, Tas
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Distribution and ecological preference at Wilsons Promontory (if known):
Damp, wet forests
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Flower Description:
Pale green to cream
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Habit:
Shrub to 30 cm high
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Distinguishing characteristics (within family/genus):
Leaves are triangular with a broad apex that is 3-lobed or toothed. Leaves are paler underneath
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Conservation status:
Not threatened
References:
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Ellis, M. (unpublished). “A Field Guide to South Gippsland Flora”.
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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