South West Slopes Revegetation Guide
Dillwynia phylicoides
Parrot-pea
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Species Information
| Synonyms |
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| Common Names |
Parrot-pea |
| Family |
Fabaceae - Pea family. |
| Name Origin |
Dillwynia - after British botanist Lewis Weston Dillwyn (1778-1855). phylicoides - from genus Phylica and oides, like, referring to small narrow leaves which resemble those of Phylica genus. |
Specimen Data - CSU 1065
| Location |
Box Ironbark National park, southern end of wallaby Track near intersection with Pipeline Track, Victoria. |
| Notes |
Zone:55 Easting:466280 Northing:6000969 |
| Collector |
Earl, Gill & Kent, Kylie |
Date |
07/09/1999 |
| Determined By |
Earl, Gill |
Date |
09/03/2000 |
South West Slopes Revegetation Guide Information
| Regional: |
Quite widespread, predominantly in drier areas west of the Hume Highway. Noted in the areas: Yarra Yarra; Four Mile; Coppabella; Lower Sandy; Coreinbob; O'Briens South & McLeods; Burkes & Graveyard, and Mates Gully. |
| Australia: |
Qld, NSW, Vic. |
| Habitat: |
Dry sclerophyll woodland to forest on acidic well-drained soils. |
| Habit: |
Prostrate to erect shrub to 1.5 m high with hairy stems and spirally twisted leaves, usually 3-8 mm long. |
| Similar Species: |
This species complex seems to include at least 2 species and requires critical revision. |
| Site Preference: |
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| Characteristics: |
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| Flowering: |
Yellow and red. Profuse terminal clusters. |
| Seed Collection: |
Late Oct to late Feb. Monitor closely as seeds released immediately or within 1-2 days of maturity. |
| Propagation: |
From scarified seed or cuttings. Soak in near-boiling water for about 30 seconds, before cooling rapidly under flowing cold water. Alternatively soak in cold water for several hours. Dry to prevent rotting before sowing. |
| Regeneration: |
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| Timber: |
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| Shade and Shelter: |
Low-level cover in windbreaks. |
| Land Protection: |
Legume - improves soil fertility through 'fixing' nitrogen. |
| Wildlife: |
Important component of understorey layer. |
| Ornamental: |
Ornamental for gardens. Very hardy. Responds to 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 : |
well-drained soil |
| Rainfall(mm) : |
400+ |
| Growth Rate : |
moderate |
| Tolerates : |
frost |
| Resents : |
poor drainage |
| Uses & Comments : |
wildlife; fixes nitrogen; ornamental. |
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