Dichondra repens
Common Name:
Kidneyweed
Family:
Distribution (from Flora of Victoria):
All regions except Murray Mallee (BCDEFGHJKLMNPQRSTVWXYZ) also WA, SA, Qld, NSW, Tas
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Distribution and ecological preference at Wilsons Promontory (if known):
Widespread species that forms dense colonies in dappled shade throughout the Prom, especially along sandy tracks
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Flower Description:
Small greenish-cream flowers
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Habit:
Mat-forming perennial herb
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Distinguishing characteristics (within family/genus):
This species has distinctive kidney shaped leaves that grow prostrate along the ground in a mat
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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.