South West Slopes Revegetation Guide
Dillwynia sericea
Showy Parrot-pea
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Species Information
| Synonyms |
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| Common Names |
Showy Parrot-pea |
| Family |
Fabaceae - Pea family. |
| Name Origin |
Dillwynia - after British botanist Lewis Weston Dillwyn (1778-1855) |
Specimen Data - CSU 1067
| Location |
Warby ranges State Park, beside Tower Track, Victoria. |
| Notes |
Found on a foothill with a herbaceous understorey. Zone:55 Easting:427643 Northing:5984500 |
| Collector |
Kent, Kylie, Lunt, Ian & Manders, Brett |
Date |
01/10/1999 |
| Determined By |
Earl, Gill |
Date |
09/03/2000 |
South West Slopes Revegetation Guide Information
| Regional: |
Widespread east of the Olympic Highway. Also noted in the areas: Long Plain-West Hume and Albury district. |
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| Habitat: |
Exposed heath, woodland and dry sclerophyll forest on a range of soils. |
| Habit: |
Upright shrub 50 cm to 1 m high with stiff hairy stems, linear leaves and conspicuous yellow and red flowers, spring to early summer. |
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| Characteristics: |
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| Flowering: |
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| Seed Collection: |
Late Oct-late Feb. Monitor closely as mature seeds released immediately or within 1-2 days. |
| Propagation: |
From scarified seed. Soak in near-boiling water for about 30 seconds, before cooling rapidly under flowing cold water. Alternatively, soak in cold water for several hours before drying and sowing. |
| Regeneration: |
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| Timber: |
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| Shade and Shelter: |
Important component of understorey. Excellent for beneath established trees, for screening and in containers. Prune regularly after flowering. |
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| Ornamental: |
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| Other: |
Legume - improves soil fertility through 'fixing' nitrogen. |
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 soils |
| Rainfall(mm) : |
600+ |
| Growth Rate : |
moderate |
| Tolerates : |
drought; frost; shade |
| Resents : |
poor drainage |
| Uses & Comments : |
windbreak; recharge control; fixes nitrogen; wildlife; ornamental |
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