Vittadinia arida
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Asterales |
| Family: | Asteraceae |
| Genus: | Vittadinia |
| Species: | V. arida |
| Binomial name | |
| Vittadinia arida | |
Vittadinia arida is a flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is a small, annual herb with mauve or pink flowers and grows in Australian mainland states, Northern Territory with exception of Victoria.
Description
Vittadinia arida is an upright, small, annual herb 10–30 cm (3.9–11.8 in) high, occasional bristles, sticky hairs and several glandular hairs. Leaves oblong to oblanceolate, flat, 15–40 mm (0.59–1.57 in) long, 2–8 mm (0.079–0.315 in) wide, margins entire or with 1 or 2 small, rounded lobes, lower leaves broader. Flowers pink or mauve, heads 6–7 mm (0.24–0.28 in) long, involucres 6–7 mm (0.24–0.28 in) long, bracts linear, tapering to a point. Flowering occurs from August to October and the fruit is a flattened achene, 2.5–3.5 mm (0.098–0.138 in) long, pale ridges and smooth.[2]
Taxonomy and naming
Vittadinia arida was first formally described in 1982 by Nancy Tyson Burbidge and the description was published in Brunonia.[3]The specific epithet (arida) means arid, dry habitat.[4]
Distribution and habitat
This species of Vittadinia grows in rocky locations in Queensland, Victoria, New South Wales, South Australia, Western Australia and the Northern Territory.[5][6]
References
- ↑ "Vittadinia arida". Australian Plant Census. Retrieved 23 July 2026.
- ↑ Scott, J.; Everett, J. "Vittadinia arida". PlantNET-New South Wales flora online. Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney. Retrieved 26 July 2026.
- ↑ "Vittadinia arida". Australian Plant Name Index. Retrieved 9 August 2026.
- ↑ Perrin, Don (2018). Dictionary of Botanical Names (2nd ed.). Queensland: J T Press. p. 14. ISBN 9780648358701.
- ↑ "Vittadinia arida". FloraSA. Board of Botanic Gardens and State Herbarium: Adelaide. Retrieved 12 August 2026.
- ↑ Spooner, Amanda. "Vittadinia arida". Florabase. Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions. Retrieved 12 August 2026.