South West Slopes Revegetation Guide
Callistemon sieberi
Callistemon sieberi
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Species Information
| Synonyms |
C. paludosus |
| Common Names |
Callistemon sieberi |
| Family |
Myrtaceae - Myrtle family. |
| Name Origin |
sieberi - after F.W. Sieber (1789-1844), botanist from Prague, who collected extensively in Australia. |
Specimen Data - CSU 2114
| Location |
Bogong High Plains National Park, 500m south along Langford west aqueduct from SEC hut, on west facing slope. Lat. 36 53'S Long. 147 19'E. |
| Notes |
Eucalyptus pauciflora open woodland. Zone: Easting: Northing: |
| Collector |
Phelan, Gemma |
Date |
28/01/1999 |
| Determined By |
Unknown |
Date |
01/09/1997 |
South West Slopes Revegetation Guide Information
| Regional: |
Common along major creeks and rivers throughout region. |
| Australia: |
Qld, NSW, Vic, SA. |
| Habitat: |
Along watercourses, dried and rocky riverbeds and gullies. |
| Habit: |
Shrub or small tree 2-7 m high. Pinkish new growth and narrow leaves 2-5 cm long. |
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| Characteristics: |
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| Flowering: |
Cream or pale yellow, rarely pink, mostly Nov-Jan. |
| Seed Collection: |
Dec-Jan, as seeds shed after maturity. Collect from older wood. |
| Propagation: |
From seed (approximately 300 viable seeds per gram) using the Bog method, or cuttings taken from firm young growth. Cuttings often difficult to strike. Mist and bottom heat may enhance strike rate. |
| Regeneration: |
From seed, on sand and gravel banks after floods, and in absence of weed competition. After fire from seed, stem and coppice. |
| Timber: |
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| Shade and Shelter: |
Useful low-level cover in windbreaks. |
| Land Protection: |
Useful for stabilising streambanks due to soil-binding fibrous roots. Branches produce roots when in contact with moist soil. |
| Wildlife: |
Important stream-side vegetation, for shade and insect source for fish. Flowers are a nectar source for honeyeaters and silvereyes, moths, butterflies and other insects. Foliage good refuge for small birds. Attracts seed-eating birds. |
| Ornamental: |
Useful for screening, hedges, pond edges and bog gardens. Absorbs moisture in boggy sites. Prune severely to prevent straggly growth. Remove old flowerheads to promote flowering and bushiness. |
| Other: |
Drink made from nectar. Nectar can be sucked from the flowers. |
Note: The following information presented is only a guide, as plant characteristics vary depending on provenance (the plant's locality).
| Site/Preferred Habitat : |
watercourses |
| Rainfall(mm) : |
650 |
| Growth Rate : |
slow/moderate |
| Tolerates : |
seasonal waterlogging; flooding; poor soils; wind; fire; frost |
| Resents : |
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| Uses & Comments : |
windbreak; erosion control; wildlife; ornamental |
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