Scleranthus biflorus explained

Scleranthus biflorus is a cushion-bush found in Australia and New Zealand. Other common names include the knawel and two-flowered knawel or twin-flower knawel.[1]

A common plant in grassland, particularly at higher altitudes. It may be in the form of a mat. Or a multi branched, spreading perennial herb. As of 2015, this species was under review, and new taxa were planned.[2]

Description

A spreading, moss-like plant with dense, bright green, linear leaves about 4mm long. There are minute, double-headed green flowers in late spring. Propagation can be by division or by seed. The fungus Rhizoctonia can cause dead brown patches in this species.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Flora of Victoria . 2022-11-20 . vicflora.rbg.vic.gov.au.
  2. Web site: Scleranthus biflorus. Plant Net - NSW Flora Online. NSW Government. March 26, 2012.
  3. Book: Wrigley . John W. . Fagg . Murray . Australian Native Plants: Cultivation, use in landscape and propagation . 2003 . Reed New Holland . Australia . 1-876334-90-8 . 120 . 5th.