Common name: Low Hibiscus
Hibiscus brachysiphonius F.Muell. APNI* 
Description: Small low-growing subshrub to 50 c. with erect or trailing stems.
Lower leaves with lamina circular or cuneate, upper leaves pinnatisect into 3 obovate or cuneate lobes; lamina 1–4 cm long.
Epicalyx segments 8–10, linear, 8–10 mm long. Calyx lobes lanceolate, 10–15 mm long, forming a short cup at the base. Corolla 1–1.5 cm long, pink; peduncle elongated, to 17 cm long.
Capsule subglobose, 10–15 mm long.
Distribution and occurrence: Grows on heavy clay or loam soils, often on creek banks or in gilgais.
NSW subdivisions: CWS, NWP, SWP, NFWP, SFWP
Other Australian states: Qld W.A. S.A. N.T.
Text by A. S. Mitchell & E. H. Norris
Taxon concept: Flora of NSW 1 (1990)
APNI* Provides a link to the Australian Plant Name Index (hosted by the Australian National Botanic Gardens) for comprehensive bibliographic data
***The AVH map option provides a detailed interactive Australia wide distribution map drawn from collections held by all major Australian herbaria participating in the Australian Virtual Herbarium project.
|
.jpg)
.jpg)
