Amphibromus Pithogastrus Plump Swamp Wallaby-Grass
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PLANT Amphibromus pithogastrus Plump Swamp Wallaby-grass AUS SA AMLR Endemism Life History Biology and Ecology Usually flowers in response to rain or flooding.1 - - T - Perennial Response to grazing and fire not known. Only known Family GRAMINEAE from sites that have not been subject to cultivation and where superphosphate has not been applied.4 Conservation Significance In SA, the extant distribution is confined within the Aboriginal Significance AMLR, disjunct from the remaining extant distribution Post-1983 records indicate the AMLR distribution occurs in other States. Within the AMLR the species’ relative in central and northern Peramangk Nation and area of occupancy is classified as ‘Extremely borders Ngadjuri Nation.2 Restricted’.2 Threats Description Inconspicuous and may not be recognised as Loosely tufted, erect grass to 1 m high (generally 50 significant native vegetation so may be at risk of cm tall, 15 cm wide). Leaf blades linear, flat to clearance or inappropriate management.4 inrolled, dark green. Flowering heads in dangling pannicle.3,4 Additional current direct threats have been identified and rated for this species. Refer to the main plan Distribution and Population accompanying these profiles. Found in NSW and VIC.1,4 Relative newcomer to the SA State census of vascular plants, with only a few Regional Distribution plants recorded from Southern Lofty (T. Croft pers. comm.). Post-1983 AMLR filtered records near Barossa Reservoir (Pewsey Vale area) and north of Lobethal at Porters Scrub CP (two records only).2 There are no pre-1983 records.2 Habitat Within the AMLR, found in pooling freshwater and damp situations (T. Croft pers. comm.). Recorded AMLR habitats include: Porters Scrub CP: low lying black damp soils, growing near Holcus lanatus, Microlaena stipoides and Acacia paradoxa Pewsey Vale Native Forest Reserve: drying creekline, growing near Juncus bufonius, Schoenus apogon in shade of Eucalyptus camaldulensis.3 Map based on filtered post-1983 records.2 Note, this map does not necessarily represent the actual species’ distribution within the AMLR. Within the AMLR the preferred broad vegetation groups are Riparian and Grassy Woodland.2 References Note: In some cases original reference sources are not Within the AMLR the species’ degree of habitat included in this list, however they can be obtained from the specialisation is classified as ‘High’.2 reference from which the information has been sourced (the reference cited in superscript). 1 Botanic Gardens Trust (1993). PlantNET - The Plant Information Network System of Botanic Gardens Trust. Further information: Biodiversity Conservation Unit, Adelaide Region Phone: (61 8) 8336 0901 Fax: (61 8) 8336 0999 http://www.environment.sa.gov.au/ Department for Environment and Heritage FIS 90346 May 2008 Prepared as part of the Regional Recovery Plan for Threatened Species and Ecological Communities of Adelaide and the Mount Lofty Ranges, South Australia 2009 - 2014 Available from http://plantnet.rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au (accessed September 2007). 2 Department for Environment and Heritage (2007). Adelaide and Mount Lofty Ranges Regional Recovery Pilot Project Database. Unpublished data extracted and edited from BDBSA, SA Herbarium (July 2007) and other sources. 3 Department for Environment and Heritage (2007). State Herbarium of South Australia Database. Unpublished data, extracted October 2007. 4 Department of Sustainability and Environment (2004). Flora and Fauna Guarentee Act 1988 Action Statement #109. Plump Swamp Wallaby-grass Amphibromus pithogastrus. Victoria. Further information: Biodiversity Conservation Unit, Adelaide Region Phone: (61 8) 8336 0901 Fax: (61 8) 8336 0999 http://www.environment.sa.gov.au/ Department for Environment and Heritage FIS 90346 May 2008 Prepared as part of the Regional Recovery Plan for Threatened Species and Ecological Communities of Adelaide and the Mount Lofty Ranges, South Australia 2009 - 2014 .