Scientific Name: Centrolepis pedderensis Endemic Having a natural distribution confined to a particular geographic region

Common Name: pedder bristlewort

Family Classification (Clade): Monocots

Family: Centrolepidaceae

Threatened Species Status: Endangered

Permit: It is an offence to collect, disturb, damage or destroy this species unless under permit.

Form Description: Perennial that forms tufts or cushions up to 15 to 20cm across

Fruit: Seed follicle – a compound structure of follicles; each follicle contains one seed.

Municipality
Derwent ValleyWest Coast
Plant Communities
No data available for this species
Habitat Notes

Grows at the margins of lakes and rivers in areas subject to seasonal inundation and drying.

Propagation Calendar

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Propagation Method
Impractical Propagation material is too difficult to collect or conditions for propagation or cultivation are too specialized.

Seed Information

Seed Collection

Seed is released when it is mature.