South West Slopes Revegetation Guide
Mirbelia oxylobioides
Mountain Mirbelia
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Species Information
| Synonyms |
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| Common Names |
Mountain Mirbelia |
| Family |
Fabaceae - Pea family. |
| Name Origin |
Mirbelia - after Charles Francois Brisseau de Mirbel (1776-1854), French botanist. oxylobioide from genus Oxylobium and oides, like, referring to similarity to Oxylobium. |
Specimen Data - CSU 2735
| Location |
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 east of the Hume Highway in the higher rainfall areas: Coppabella; Rosewood Plateau; Bringenbrong-Khancoban; Greenhills-Tarcutta and Upper Gilmore. |
| Australia: |
NSW, Vic. |
| Habitat: |
Dry sclerophyll forest, chiefly at higher altitudes. |
| Habit: |
Spreading or erect open-branched shrub to 1.5 m high, with small leaves 2-10 mm long. |
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| Characteristics: |
Moderate growth rate. |
| Flowering: |
Bright orange-yellow with dark red, late spring - early summer. |
| Seed Collection: |
Early to late Dec. Monitor closely as seeds shed immediately or within 1-2 days of maturity. |
| Propagation: |
From scarified seed, or cuttings of firm young growth (rooting hormones should improve strike rate). Pour boiling or very hot water over seeds and soak until water cools. Dry to prevent rotting and sow. |
| Regeneration: |
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| Timber: |
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| Shade and Shelter: |
Useful low-level cover in windbreaks. Important component of understorey. |
| Land Protection: |
Legume - improves soil fertility through 'fixing' nitrogen. |
| Wildlife: |
Flowers are a nectar source for native wasps, bees and butterflies. |
| Ornamental: |
Attractive. Prune regularly to encourage bushiness. |
| Other: |
Very attractive for gardens. Lightly prune regularly to promote bushiness. |
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) : |
900+ |
| Growth Rate : |
moderate |
| Tolerates : |
drought; frost |
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| Uses & Comments : |
windbreak; fixes nitrogen; wildlife; ornamental |
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