South West Slopes Revegetation Guide
Dillwynia retorta
Small-leaf Parrot-pea
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Species Information
| Synonyms |
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| Common Names |
Small-leaf Parrot-pea |
| Family |
Fabaceae - Pea family. |
| Name Origin |
Dillwynia - after British botanist Lewis Weston Dillwyn (1778-1855). retorta - to twist or turn back, referring to leaves. |
Specimen Data -
| Location |
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| Notes |
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| Collector |
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Date |
01/09/1997 |
| Determined By |
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Date |
01/09/1997 |
South West Slopes Revegetation Guide Information
| Regional: |
Quite widespread in areas west of the Hume Highway. Noted in the areas: Urana-Rand-Corowa; Albury; Bowna-Jindera; Thugga-Culcairn East; Upper Back & Upper Jerra Jerra; Sawyers-Forest-Four Post & Little Billabong; Mullengandra; Fowlers Swamp & Wagra; Keajura and Upper Burkes. |
| Australia: |
Qld, NSW, Vic. |
| Habitat: |
Heath to dry sclerophyll forest, on acidic well-drained soil. |
| Habit: |
Prostrate to erect shrub to 3 m high. Leaves spirally twisted and 4-12 mm long. |
| Similar Species: |
This variable 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, Aug-Dec. Profuse. |
| 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, which strike readily. 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 |
| 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: |
Very ornamental. Useful in gardens and containers. Responds to hard pruning, which promotes bushiness. |
| 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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