Phyllangium distylis
Common Name:
Tiny Mitrewort
Family:
Distribution (from Flora of Victoria):
Wannon, Grampians, Midlands, Victorian Volcanic Plain, Gippsland Plain, Wilsons Promontory (CDEHJPT) also SA, Tas
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Distribution and ecological preference at Wilsons Promontory (if known):
Lowland sedgelands and wet sandy flats in open-heath and woodlands. Waterlogged soils or shallow water
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Flower Description:
White
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Habit:
Annual herb, often aquatic
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Distinguishing characteristics (within family/genus):
This species has separate styles (not fused) and linear leaves (to 1.2 mm wide)
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Conservation status:
Not threatened
References:
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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