Gonocarpus tetragynus
Common Name:
Common Raspwort
Family:
Distribution (from Flora of Victoria):
All regions except Murray Mallee, Riverina (BCDEHJKMNPRSTUVWXYZ) also SA, Qld, NSW, ACT, Tas
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Distribution and ecological preference at Wilsons Promontory (if known):
Common in dry open forest and woodland
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Flower Description:
Pinkish-red
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Habit:
Perennial herb 15-30 cm tall
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Distinguishing characteristics (within family/genus):
This species is distinguished from G. humilis by having hairs that press against the stem rather than hairs that spread horizontally. Flowers of G. humilis are yellow-green. Gonocarpus micranthus is much smaller (to 10 cm tall) with stems that root at the nodes
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Conservation status:
Not threatened
References:
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Meagher, D. and Kohout, M. (2001). “A field guide to Wilsons Promontory”. Oxford University Press, South Melbourne, Vic.
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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