South West Slopes Revegetation Guide
Callistemon pityoides
Callistemon pityoides
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Species Information
| Synonyms |
C. sieberi |
| Common Names |
Callistemon pityoides |
| Family |
Myrtaceae - Myrtle family. |
| Name Origin |
From Greek Pitys, pine, and the suffix, -oides, similar to, referring to the narrow, pine-like leaves. |
Specimen Data -
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| Notes |
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| Collector |
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Date |
01/09/1997 |
| Determined By |
Unknown |
Date |
01/09/1997 |
South West Slopes Revegetation Guide Information
| Regional: |
Noted in the areas: Ournie and Talmalmo-Murray. Probably also occurs in similar country surrounding these areas. |
| Australia: |
Qld, NSW, Vic. |
| Habitat: |
Boggy areas. Often peaty granite heathland or shallow water in open sites. Alpine and |
| Habit: |
Shrub to 3 m high with silvery-grey new growth. Narrow, almost cylindrical leaves, mostly 1-2 cm long. |
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| Site Preference: |
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| Characteristics: |
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| Flowering: |
Golden yellow or cream, Nov-Feb, and sporadically throughout year. |
| Seed Collection: |
Any time, as seeds generally retained for many years. Seeds not usually released until plant meets with adversity such as injury, drought or fire. Collect from older wood. |
| Propagation: |
From seed (approximately 300 viable seeds per gram) or tip cuttings which strike readily. |
| Regeneration: |
From seed in seasonally inundated sites. |
| Timber: |
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| Shade and Shelter: |
Useful low-level cover in windbreaks on moist sites. |
| Land Protection: |
Useful in controlling gully erosion as fibrous roots bind soil. |
| Wildlife: |
Excellent bird attractant due to nectar (for honeyeaters) and foliage, refuge for small birds. Flowers are a pollen source for native butterflies and moths. |
| Ornamental: |
Attractive. Withstands hard pruning. |
| 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 : |
boggy areas |
| Rainfall(mm) : |
1000+ |
| Growth Rate : |
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| Tolerates : |
frost |
| Resents : |
drought |
| Uses & Comments : |
windbreak; erosion control; wildlife; ornamental |
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