Aphelia gracilis

Slender Aphelia

Tiny tufted annual herb.

FamilyCentrolepidaceae
StoreyLower storey
Size20-40 mm high
Plant groupingAquatic & Semi aquatic
LeavesNarrow leaves to 25 mm long.
Flower colourGreen
Flowering timeSeptember to December
FlowersErect, flattened spike-like flowerhead to 3 mm, turned to one side. 6-8 blunt primary bracts, basal bract longer & tapering. Male flowers below, female above, only male surrounded by secondary bracts.
Bird attractingNo
Butterfly attractingNo
Frog habitatNo
Growing conditionsShallow water and waterlogged soil in depressions and wetlands. Full sun, semi shade.
Garden useA tiny plant for bog and water areas.
Commercially availableNever
Conservation statusSignificant within the Shire. Known from very few local sites. More common outside the Shire boundary.