Biology:Velleia lyrata

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Short description: Species of flowering plant


Velleia lyrata
Flower Velleia lyrata, (Goodeniaceae).jpg
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Asterales
Family: Goodeniaceae
Genus: Velleia
Species:
V. lyrata
Binomial name
Velleia lyrata
R.Br.[1][2]
VelleialyrataDistributionMap14.png
Occurrence data from AVH

Velleia lyrata is a small perennial herb in the family Goodeniaceae, endemic to Australia . It is found mainly near Sydney, but also near the NSW and Queensland border, and in Queensland.[3][4] A map of its occurrence records is given here. It grows in damp situations in heath on sandy soils.[3] The cordate base to the adaxial sepal is a feature distinguishing it from many other Velleias.[5] A full description of the plant is given in Flora of Australia online.

The species was first described as Velleia lyrata by the botanist Robert Brown in 1810 [1][2] and the name has never been revised.[2]

References

External links

Wikidata ☰ Q17480527 entry