Centrolepis strigosa, commonly known as hairy centrolepis,[1] is a species of plant of the Restionaceae family. It is found in New Zealand (the North and South Islands)[2] and Australia[3]

Hairy centrolepis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Clade: Commelinids
Order: Poales
Family: Restionaceae
Genus: Centrolepis
Species:
C. strigosa
Binomial name
Centrolepis strigosa
(R.Br.) Roem. & Schult.
Synonyms
  • Desvauxia strigosa

It is an annual tufted herb of 1.5 to 8 cm high. It has numerous radiating leaves. The leaves are covered in multicellular hispid hairs. Flowering occurs from September to November.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Centrolepis strigosa". FloraBase. Western Australian Government Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.
  2. ^ New Zealand Plant Conservation Network
  3. ^ Ford, K. A. (2014). "Centrolepidaceae. In: Breitwieser, I.; Brownsey, P.J.; Heenan, P.B.; Wilton, A.D. Flora of New Zealand — Seed Plants. Fascicle 2". Manaaki Whenua Press, Lincoln.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  4. ^ New South Wales Flora Online