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Synonyms | C. sieberi |
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Common Names | Callistemon pityoides |
Family | Myrtaceae - Myrtle family. |
Name Origin | From Greek Pitys, pine, and the suffix, -oides, similar to, referring to the narrow, pine-like leaves. |
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Collector | Date | 01/09/1997 | |
Determined By | Unknown | Date | 01/09/1997 |
Regional: | Noted in the areas: Ournie and Talmalmo-Murray. Probably also occurs in similar country surrounding these areas. |
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Australia: | Qld, NSW, Vic. |
Habitat: | Boggy areas. Often peaty granite heathland or shallow water in open sites. Alpine and |
Habit: | Shrub to 3 m high with silvery-grey new growth. Narrow, almost cylindrical leaves, mostly 1-2 cm long. |
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Flowering: | Golden yellow or cream, Nov-Feb, and sporadically throughout year. |
Seed Collection: | Any time, as seeds generally retained for many years. Seeds not usually released until plant meets with adversity such as injury, drought or fire. Collect from older wood. |
Propagation: | From seed (approximately 300 viable seeds per gram) or tip cuttings which strike readily. |
Regeneration: | From seed in seasonally inundated sites. |
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Shade and Shelter: | Useful low-level cover in windbreaks on moist sites. |
Land Protection: | Useful in controlling gully erosion as fibrous roots bind soil. |
Wildlife: | Excellent bird attractant due to nectar (for honeyeaters) and foliage, refuge for small birds. Flowers are a pollen source for native butterflies and moths. |
Ornamental: | Attractive. Withstands hard pruning. |
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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 : | boggy areas |
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Rainfall(mm) : | 1000+ |
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Tolerates : | frost |
Resents : | drought |
Uses & Comments : | windbreak; erosion control; wildlife; ornamental |