Astroloma ciliatum
R. Br.
Moss-leaved heath, Candle Cranberry
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Description
A dwarf conifer like shrub. It lies along the ground or forms a mat. It grows 30-60 cm high and spreads 60 cm across. The leaves are dense and like needles. The flowers are like tubes and can be red, black and green.
Edible Uses
The fruit is eaten.
Distribution
It suits temperate and subtropical regions. It does well in rockeries and containers. It can stand light frosts. It can grow in moist well drained soil or dry soil. It can grow in full sun or light shade.
Where It Grows
Australia*,
Cultivation
It can be grown from cuttings but this is not easy. It can also be grown from seed.
Notes
There are about 20 Astroloma species.
References (6)
- Bindon, P., 1996, Useful Bush Plants. Western Australian Museum. p 42.
- Bodkin, F., 1991, Encyclopedia Botanica. Cornstalk publishing, p 115
- Hibbert, M., 2002, The Aussie Plant Finder 2002, Florilegium. p 35
- Lord, E.E., & Willis, J.H., 1999, Shrubs and Trees for Australian gardens. Lothian. p 149
- Molyneux, B & Forrester, S., 1997, The Austraflora A-Z of Australian Plants. Reed. p 46
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- Paczkowska, G. & Chapman, A.R., 2000, The Western Australian Flora. A Descriptive Catalogue. Western Australian Herbarium. p 234
