Aphelia pumilio
Dwarf Aphelia
Tiny tufted annual herb.
Additional information
- FamilyCentrolepidaceae
- StoreyLower storey
- Size10-30 mm high
- Plant groupingAquatic & Semi aquatic
- LeavesNarrow leaves to 20 mm long.
- Flower colourPale green
- Flowering timeSeptember to November
- FlowersErect, flattened spike-like flowerhead to 6 mm. 6-12 hairy primary bracts with tapering tips. 2 lowest bracts longer, 4-5 mm. Male flowers below, female above, both surrounded by secondary bracts.
- Bird attractingNo
- Butterfly attractingNo
- Frog habitatNo
- Growing conditionsSeasonally wet areas or shallow water in moist heathy woodland. Full sun, semi shade.
- Garden useA tiny plant for water areas.
- Commercially availableNever
- Conservation statusSignificant within the Shire. Known from a single location. More common outside the Shire boundary.
- Related speciesDistinguished by a smaller spike, to 3 mm, turned to the side. The lowest primary bract is much longer.
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