Liparophyllum exaltatum

Erect Marsh-flower

Erect emergent tufted perennial herb.

SynonymVillarsia exaltata
FamilyMenyanthaceae
StoreyLower storey
Size0.3 m x 1 m; flowering stem to 1.2 m
Plant groupingAquatic & Semi aquatic
LeavesThick, shiny erect egg-shaped-elliptic or broadly egg-shaped leaves 4-14 cm long, basal leaves on stalks to 76 cm long depending on water depth; base rounded to heart-shaped.
Flower colourYellow
Flowering timeSeptember to March
FlowersErect open branched flowerhead at the end of long flower stalk. Open flowers 16-30 mm wide with scalloped lobes and styles of differing lengths on different flowers of the same plants.
Bird attractingNo
Butterfly attractingNo
Frog habitatYes
Growing conditionsStill fresh water to 45 cm deep, in permanent swamps and flooded depressions, occurring with sedges. Full sun, semi shade.
Garden useAttractive water plant for shallow dams and pools or in wet verges.
Commercially availableUnlikely to be available within the Shire of Yarra Ranges
Conservation statusSignificant within the Shire. Known from the Lysterfield Lake area.
Related speciesOrnduffia, which is closely related, is often in deeper water and flowers later. Styles are the same length.