Biology:Ballantinia

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Ballantinia is a genus of plants in the family Brassicaceae.[1] Ballantinia pumilio, commonly known as southern shepherd's purse,[2] is the sole species in the genus.[3] It is a small annual herb growing on granite outcrops at high elevations. Formerly more widespread, it is currently restricted to Mount Alexander in central Victoria. It was formerly native to central and northern Tasmania but is presumed extinct on the island.[3] The species is listed as 'Critically Endangered' under the Victorian Flora and Fauna Guarantee Act.

Ballantinia pumilio with flowers and young fruit in August 2024, growing among mosses on Mt Alexander

References

  1. Walsh, Neville; Hirst, Megan; Messina, Andre (2016). "News from the Australian Seedbank Partnership". Australasian Plant Conservation 25 (2): 20–22. doi:10.5962/p.373677. https://search.informit.org/doi/abs/10.3316/informit.517454689037069. 
  2. Neville, Geoff (2010). National recovery plan for Southern Shepherd's Purse Ballantinia antipoda. Victoria. Department of Sustainability and Environment, Water, Heritage, and the Arts Australia. Department of the Environment. Melbourne: Dept. Sustainability and Environment. ISBN 978-1-74208-776-4. OCLC 696059169. 
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