Beyeria lepidopetala, Family Euphorbiaceae, also known as Small-petalled Beyeria, is an erect, open shrub that ranges from 0.25–1.7 m in height and bears separate male and female flowers. The flowers are green and the flowering period is from July to August. The fruit is a three-chambered oval capsule which contains three seeds and is approximately 6 mm long.
Small-petalled Beyeria, Short-petalled Beyeria |
Beyeria lepidopetala
Status: Endangered on the EPBC Act list
Government evidence of impact of climate change:
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Australian Government, Conservation Advice, Beyeria lepidopetala
While fire and changed fire regimes are considered a potential threat to Small petalled Beyeria; it is likely that occasional fires are needed for recruitment; as this species regenerates after fire.
Inappropriate fire regimes may potentially threaten the species; as seeds of Small petalled Beyeria probably germinate following fire.
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Australian Government, Listing Advices, Beyeria lepidopetala
While fire and changed fire regimes are considered a potential threat to Small petalled Beyeria; it is considered likely that occasional fires are needed for recruitment; as this species regenerates after fire (Patrick; 2001).
As fire regimes in particular have changed since European settlement of the area; the occurrence of this species has been affected due to the change in fire frequency and intensity. 8.
Inappropriate fire regimes Inappropriate fire regimes may potentially threaten the species; as seeds of Small petalled Beyeria probably germinate following fire.
The two extant populations of the species are 55 km apart; and may be subject to potential threats of track and firebreak maintenance and inappropriate fire regimes.
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