Poranthera microphylla

Small Poranthera
Growing on rock in Baluk Willam Nature Conservation Reserve, Belgrave South, Victoria, Australia. 6 Jan 2010 by Reiner Richter
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
(unranked): Rosids
Order: Malpighiales
Family: Phyllanthaceae
Tribe: Poranthereae
Genus: Poranthera
Species: P. microphylla
Binomial name
Poranthera microphylla
Brongn.[1]

Poranthera microphylla sometimes referred to as the Small Poranthera, is a widespread Australian annual herb that grows naturally in a variety of habitats. A tiny soft plant, up to 10 cm in height with weak branches. Occasionally noticed after wet winters when it comes into flower. The specific epithet microphylla refers to the very small leaves.[2]

References

  1. "Poranthera microphylla Brongn.". Australian Plant Name Index (APNI), IBIS database. Centre for Plant Biodiversity Research, Australian Government. Retrieved 23 June 2013.
  2. Robinson, Les (2003). Field Guide to the Native Plants of Sydney. p. 169. ISBN 978-0-7318-1211-0.


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