Xanthosia huegelii
Heath Xanthosia
Weak trailing to erect perennial herb or subshrub covered in long soft hairs. Stems becoming flaky with age.
Additional information
- SynonymX. pusilla
- FamilyApiaceae
- StoreyLower storey
- Size5-15 cm x 20-40 cm
- Plant groupingHerbs & Groundcovers <1m
- LeavesLeaves along stems rather than basal, divided into 3 leaflets, 6-15 mm x 15-30 mm. Leaflets entire, equal length, narrow-oblong to elliptic. Stalk 6-30 mm long.
- Flower colourGreenish-yellow
- Flowering timeOctober to December
- FlowersShortly stalked to stalkless clusters of 3-6 flowers.
- Bird attractingNo
- Butterfly attractingNo
- Frog habitatNo
- Growing conditionsWell drained sandy soils in woodland. Full sun, semi-shade.
- Garden useLittle plant for sandy position.
- Commercially availableNever
- Conservation statusSignificant within the Shire. Known from one site in the south of the Shire. More common outside the Shire boundary.
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Photographer/s: 1 Ian McCann, Royal Botanic Gardens Board ©; 2, 3 Peter Kinchington ©
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