South West Slopes Revegetation Guide
Baeckea utilis
Mountain Baeckea
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Species Information
| Synonyms |
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| Common Names |
Mountain Baeckea |
| Family |
Myrtaceae - Myrtle family. |
| Name Origin |
Baeckea - after A. Baeck (1713-1795), Swedish naturalist. utilis - meaning useful. |
Specimen Data - CSU 2732
| Location |
Rankins, Mundaroo District p.106 South West Slopes Revegetation Guide. NSW |
| Notes |
Identified by the National Herbarium Sydney. |
| Collector |
Stelling, F. |
Date |
01/09/1997 |
| Determined By |
Unknown |
Date |
01/12/1997 |
South West Slopes Revegetation Guide Information
| Regional: |
Noted only in the Munderoo district, but probably occurs in similar country surrounding Munderoo. |
| Australia: |
NSW, Vic, Tas. |
| Habitat: |
Heath or sclerophyll forest in wet places. |
| Habit: |
Slender shrub to 3 m high. |
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| Site Preference: |
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| Characteristics: |
Hardy in moist situations. |
| Flowering: |
White, summer. |
| Seed Collection: |
Monitor closely as mature seeds soon released. |
| Propagation: |
From fresh seed or cuttings. Best sown thinly and given light covering. Capillary watering may benefit. May take 8-10 weeks to germinate. |
| Regeneration: |
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| Timber: |
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| Shade and Shelter: |
Low-level cover in windbreaks. |
| Land Protection: |
Useful for stabilising soil. |
| Wildlife: |
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| Ornamental: |
Attractive. |
| Other: |
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Note: The following information presented is only a guide, as plant characteristics vary depending on provenance (the plant's locality).
| Site/Preferred Habitat : |
wet areas, semi-shade |
| Rainfall(mm) : |
1100-1500 |
| Growth Rate : |
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| Tolerates : |
frost |
| Resents : |
dry soils |
| Uses & Comments : |
windbreak; ornamental |
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