Centrolepis aristata

Common Name:

Pointed Centrolepis

Family:

Restionaceae

Distribution (from Flora of Victoria):

All regions except Riverina, Gippsland Highlands, Snowfields (CDEHJKMNPRSTWXZ) all States except NT
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Distribution and ecological preference at Wilsons Promontory (if known):

Swamp scrub, Tea-tree heath ¹

Flower Description:

Petals absent, bracts brown ²

Habit:

Annual, tufted, grass like herb with flower spike to 100 mm ²

Distinguishing characteristics (within family/genus):

The bracts surrounding the flowers become abruptly narrowed. Bracts and leaves are hair free ²

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Links to description of this species:

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Conservation status:

Not threatened

References:

¹ Ellis, M. (unpublished). “A Field Guide to South Gippsland Flora”.
² Walsh, N. G. and Entwisle, T. J. “Flora of Victoria”, volumes 2 (1994), 3 (1996) and 4 (1999). Inkata Press, Port Melbourne, Victoria