South West Slopes Revegetation Guide
Eriostemon myoporoides subsp acutus
Long-leaf Waxflower
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Species Information
| Synonyms |
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| Common Names |
Long-leaf Waxflower, Native Daphne, Broad-leaf Waxflower. |
| Family |
Rutaceae |
| Name Origin |
Eriostemon - from Greek erion, wool, and stemon, stamen, referring to hairy stamens. myoporoides - resembling Myoporum |
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: Narrandera-Morundah-Galore-Collingullie, and Upper Gilmore. Found in rocky outcrops and mountainous country. |
| Australia: |
NSW |
| Habitat: |
Hilly areas with sandstone and quartzite. Chiefly in dry sclerophyll forest and heath. |
| Habit: |
Shrub to 2 m high with densely warty stems and aromatic leaves, 25-40 mm long. |
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| Characteristics: |
Highly aromatic when crushed. Moderate growth rate and longevity. |
| Flowering: |
White with pinkish tinge, mainly spring. Star-like. |
| Seed Collection: |
Jan-Mar. Cut off mature fruiting capsules and dry in warm area to allow seeds to fall out. Seeds are short-lived. |
| Propagation: |
From cuttings of firm new growth. May be slow and erratic to root. Bottom heat and overhead misting enhance or hasten rooting. Germination difficult. Seeds require nicking and leaching for 10-14 days before sowing. |
| Regeneration: |
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| Land Protection: |
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| Ornamental: |
pruning promotes bushiness and mulching benefits plants. Scale and sooty mould may be a problem. |
| Other: |
Cut flowers or foliage. |
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 neutral to acid soils |
| Rainfall(mm) : |
900 |
| Growth Rate : |
moderate |
| Tolerates : |
frost; dry periods; semi-shade & full sun |
| Resents : |
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| Uses & Comments : |
ornamental |
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