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Dichondra repens

Common Name: Kidney-weed
Synonym:
Family: Convolvulaceae
Size: Prostrate
Description: Dense creeping perennial herb spreading by roots from leaf nodes to form mats.
Leaves: Hairy kidney-shaped leaves 5-25mm x 5-30mm, often notched at the tip. Stalks 10-50mm long.
Flowering: Single tiny flowers on stalks 10-60mm long.
Flower Colour: Green
Flowering Time: September to December
Growing Conditions: Widespread in well drained soils in moist to dry forests. Frost tolerant. Partial to full shade.
Garden Use: Excellent ground cover creating a dense mat in moist shady areas. Can be used as a grass alternative in light traffic areas.
Related Species:
Plant Communities: 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 33, 34, 37, 38, 41, 42, 44
Conservation Status: Widespread within the Shire
Aboriginal Use:
Commercially available: Generally
Bird Attracting: No
Butterfly Attracting: No
Frog Habitat: No
Photographer: 1, 2, 4 Marilyn Gray ©; 3 Peter Kinchington ©
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Last Updated: 30/06/2010
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