Poranthera microphylla
Small Poranthera
Spreading to erect annual herb.
Additional information
- FamilyPhyllanthaceae (syn. Euphorbiaceae)
- StoreyLower storey
- Size3-10 cm x 10 cm
- Plant groupingHerbs & Groundcovers <1m
- LeavesGreyish spoon-shaped to egg-shaped leaves, 4-15 mm x 1-4 mm on stalks to 5 mm. Small point on tip.
- Flower colourWhite to greenish
- Flowering timeAugust to April
- FlowersTiny flowers on long stalks in upper leaf axils. Male and female flowers separate in leafy clusters.
- Bird attractingNo
- Butterfly attractingNo
- Frog habitatNo
- Growing conditionsWidespread on well drained soils through many communities, especially in grassy open forest. Full sun to dappled shade.
- Garden useA little plant which may turn up in your garden. Small and unassuming, adding interest to the garden.
- Commercially availableIndigenous nursery
- Conservation statusWidespread within the Shire
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Photographer/s: 1, 3 Marilyn Bull ©; 2 Cathy Powers ©
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