Scleranthus biflorus

Scleranthus biflorus
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Order:	Caryophyllales
Family:	Caryophyllaceae
Genus:	Scleranthus
Species:	S. biflorus
Binomial name
	Scleranthus biflorus; (J.R.Forst. & G.Forst.) Hook.f.

Scleranthus biflorus is a cushion-bush found in Australia and New Zealand. Other common names include the knawel and two-flowered knawel.

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. This species is under review, and new taxa are planned.^[1]

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.^[2]

References[]

^ "Scleranthus biflorus". Plant Net - NSW Flora Online. NSW Government. Retrieved March 26, 2012.
^ Wrigley, John W.; Fagg, Murray (2003). Australian Native Plants: Cultivation, use in landscape and propagation (5th ed.). Australia: Reed New Holland. p. 120. ISBN 1-876334-90-8.

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[1] "Scleranthus biflorus". Plant Net - NSW Flora Online. NSW Government. Retrieved March 26, 2012.

[2] Wrigley, John W.; Fagg, Murray (2003). Australian Native Plants: Cultivation, use in landscape and propagation (5th ed.). Australia: Reed New Holland. p. 120. ISBN 1-876334-90-8.

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