Poranthera microphylla

Poranthera microphylla
	Growing on rock in Baluk Willam Nature Conservation Reserve, Belgrave South, Victoria, Australia. 6 Jan 2010 by Reiner Richter
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Clade:	Rosids
Order:	Malpighiales
Family:	Phyllanthaceae
Genus:	Poranthera
Species:	P. microphylla
Binomial name
	Poranthera microphylla; Brongn.

Poranthera microphylla, sometimes referred to as the small poranthera, is a widespread Australian annual herb that grows naturally in a variety of habitats. A tiny soft plant, up to 10 cm in height with weak branches. Occasionally noticed after wet winters when it comes into flower. The specific epithet microphylla refers to the very small leaves.^[2]

References[]

^ "Poranthera microphylla Brongn.". Australian Plant Name Index (APNI), IBIS database. Centre for Plant Biodiversity Research, Australian Government. Retrieved 23 June 2013.
^ Robinson, Les (2003). Field Guide to the Native Plants of Sydney. p. 169. ISBN 978-0-7318-1211-0.

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[APNI-1] "Poranthera microphylla Brongn.". Australian Plant Name Index (APNI), IBIS database. Centre for Plant Biodiversity Research, Australian Government. Retrieved 23 June 2013.

[Robinson-2003-2] Robinson, Les (2003). Field Guide to the Native Plants of Sydney. p. 169. ISBN 978-0-7318-1211-0.

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