South West Slopes Revegetation Guide
Lomatia myricoides
River Lomatia
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Species Information
| Synonyms |
Lomatia longifolia plus others |
| Common Names |
River Lomatia |
| Family |
Proteaceae - Protea family. |
| Name Origin |
Lomatia - from Greek loma, fringe or border, referring to eaf stalk-border around seed wing. myricoides from Greek Myrica and oides, similar to, referring to resemblance Myrica species, the Wax Myrtles. |
Specimen Data - CSU 2733
| Location |
Rawkin's, Mundaroo District p.106 South West SLopes Revegetation Guide. NSW |
| Notes |
Identified by the National Herbarium Sydney. |
| Collector |
Stelling, F. |
Date |
01/09/1997 |
| Determined By |
Unknown |
Date |
01/12/1997 |
South West Slopes Revegetation Guide Information
| Regional: |
Noted in the areas: Paddy's River-Burra Valley and Tooma. Probably also in surrounding areas in similar country. |
| Australia: |
NSW, Vic. |
| Habitat: |
Often along watercourses or in sclerophyll forest, at altitudes up to 1000 m. |
| Habit: |
Open shrub or small tree 2-5 m high. Narrow leaves 5-20 cm long, with toothed margins. |
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| Characteristics: |
Very attractive river bank shrub. |
| Flowering: |
Usually creamy (sometimes pink), summer. Fragrant. Flowers regularly except during drought. |
| Seed Collection: |
Early to late Jul, when follicle becomes dark and splits. Monitor closely as seeds released immediately or within 1-2 days of maturity. Large quantities produced. |
| Propagation: |
Early to late Jul, when follicle becomes dark and splits. Monitor closely as seeds released immediately or within 1-2 days of maturity. Large quantities produced. |
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| Shade and Shelter: |
May be useful low-level cover in windbreaks. |
| Land Protection: |
Useful in controlling streambank erosion due to soil-binding fibrous roots. Tolerates floods. |
| Wildlife: |
Probably food source for insect and nectar-feeding birds, and stream habitat for fish. |
| Ornamental: |
Attractive for screening or informal hedges. Flowers well with summer watering. Lightly prune regularly to promote bushiness. Grows in full sun if ample moisture available. |
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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 : |
shaded watercourses |
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| Tolerates : |
frost; short periods of inundation; dry periods once established |
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| Uses & Comments : |
windbreak; creekbank erosion control; wildlife; ornamental |
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