Quite widespread in areas west of the Hume Highway. Noted in the areas: Urana-Rand-Corowa; Albury; Bowna-Jindera; Thugga-Culcairn East; Upper Back & Upper Jerra Jerra; Sawyers-Forest-Four Post & Little Billabong; Mullengandra; Fowlers Swamp & Wagra; Keajura and Upper Burkes.
Australia:
Qld, NSW, Vic.
Habitat:
Heath to dry sclerophyll forest, on acidic well-drained soil.
Habit:
Prostrate to erect shrub to 3 m high. Leaves spirally twisted and 4-12 mm long.
Similar Species:
This variable species complex seems to include at least 2 species and requires critical revision.
Site Preference:
Characteristics:
Flowering:
Yellow and red, Aug-Dec. Profuse.
Seed Collection:
Late Oct to late Feb. Monitor closely as seeds released immediately or within 1-2 days of maturity.
Propagation:
From scarified seed or cuttings, which strike readily. Soak in near-boiling water for about 30 seconds, before cooling rapidly under flowing cold water. Alternatively soak in cold water for several hours. Dry to prevent
Regeneration:
Timber:
Shade and Shelter:
Low-level cover in windbreaks.
Land Protection:
Legume - improves soil fertility through 'fixing' nitrogen.
Wildlife:
Important component of understorey layer.
Ornamental:
Very ornamental. Useful in gardens and containers. Responds to hard pruning, which promotes bushiness.
Other:
Note: The following information presented is only a guide, as plant characteristics vary depending on provenance (the plant's locality).
