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Plants of the Fraser Coast Region

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Rutidosis murchisonii     F.Muell.

This native groundcover is commonly known as murchison's wrinkleworts.

Rutidosis murchisonii is described as a "dicot" in the Asteraceae family.

Flagged as a potential locally significant species in the Fraser Coast Region. In the Queensland Nature Conservation Act it is classified as Least Concern. Under the Federal Environment Protection Biodiversity Conservation Act it is not classified.

Uncommon species with limited distribution in near coastal areas from Agnes Water south to Caloundra. Also found inland to about Wandoan. In the Fraser Coast region recorded at Maryborough and Burrum River. Also reported at Tuan Forest and Talegalla Weir. https://inaturalist.ala.org.au/observations/146239586 https://inaturalist.ala.org.au/observations/106961861 https://inaturalist.ala.org.au/observations/136547828  

It has been recorded in the Wide Bay district in the Queensland Herbarium Census and is listed as occurring in the Fraser Coast region in Queensland Herbarium Wildlife Online.

Reported at 2 Fraser Coast localities: Talegalla Weir, Tuan Forest.


Fraser Coast distribution based on unverified field reports.


             AVH

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