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New record of Spreading Panic-grass Paspalidium distans in Victoria: endangered species of NSW expat?, by Nic McCaffrey

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Studies on Victorian bryophytes 11. The genus Acromastigum A.Evans

David Meagher

Abstract
Three species of the liverwort genus Acromastigum have been reported from Victoria. They are A. colensoanum (Mitt.) A.Evans ex Reimers, A. exiguum (Steph.) A.Evans and A. mooreanum (Steph.) E.A.Hodgs. Only Acromastigum colensoanum and A. exiguum are accepted as Victorian species. These species are described and illustrated.
Keywords: bryophyte, flora, Lepidoziaceae, liverwort, Victoria
The Victorian Naturalist 126 (5), 2009, 163–169

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A journey through Coastal Moonah Woodland in Victoria

Claire Moxham and Vivienne Turner

Abstract
This descriptive study depicts a journey through the distribution and variation of the threatened plant community Coastal Moonah Woodland in Victoria. Extant remnants are distributed in three broad geographic regions. In the south-west, stands are scattered from the South Australian border through to Portland, with one small isolated remnant at Warrnambool. On the Surf Coast, remnants are scattered from Aireys Inlet through to Queenscliff on the Bellarine Peninsula. Remnants occur on the southern Mornington Peninsula, with adjunct stands on Phillip Island and Wilsons Promontory. The community varies in species composition, abundance and vegetation structure in relation to landscape position, exposure to coastal influences and disturbance history. The condition of remnants is generally poor due to their small size and coastal location where disturbance due to human activity and weed invasion is often high. The more isolated remnants in the south-west of the state appear to be better quality. This variety in vegetation structure and condition provides a diverse foundation for future enhancement of degraded Coastal Moonah Woodland remnants that may increase the success of conservation efforts.
Key words: Melaleuca lanceolata, calcareous dunes, floristic composition, statewide distribution
The Victorian Naturalist 126 (5) 2009, 170–179

The four Tasmanian records of the Earth Cress Geococcus pusillus J. Drumm. ex Harv.

John Whinray

Abstract
The four Tasmanian specimens of the Earth Cress Geococcus pusillus J. Drumm. ex Harv. were collected on islands in Bass Strait. The nineteenth century record was made on King Island at the western end of the Strait. Its scanty details are set out below. The twentieth century specimens were collected at the Furneaux Group, in the south-eastern quarter of the Strait, on Mile, Mount Chappelle and Little Chalky Islands. The habitat of these later records is detailed. The status of the species, under the Tasmanian Threatened Species Protection Act 1995, is discussed and is recommended to be advanced from ‘rare’ to ‘endangered’.
Keywords: Earth Cress; Bass Strait; King Island; Flinders Island, Furneaux Group
The Victorian Naturalist 126 (5), 2009, 180–182