Astroloma serratifolium
(DC.) Druce
Kondrung
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Summary
A 1 m tall shrub with a hermaphroditic flowering habit. Accommodates light sandy, medium loamy, and heavy clay soils across mildly acidic to mildly alkaline pH ranges. Grows in semi-shade or full sun with a preference for moist soil conditions.
Description
A small shrub. It grows 30-100 cm high and spreads 30-100 cm wide. The leaves are 1 cm long by 0.5 cm wide. They taper to a fine sharp point. The edges have teeth and are curved backwards. The leaves are blue-green. The flowers are like tubes. They are 1.5 cm long and taper at both ends. The flowers occur singly in the axils of leaves. They are pink.
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal Uses
None known
Distribution
It is a warm temperate plant. It needs well drained soil. It can tolerate light frosts.
Where It Grows
Australia*,
Cultivation
Plants are grown from cuttings.
Other Uses
None known Special Uses
Notes
There are about 20 Astroloma species.
References (3)
- Bindon, P., 1996, Useful Bush Plants. Western Australian Museum. p 44
- Elliot, W.R., & Jones, D.L., 1982, Encyclopedia of Australian Plants suitable for cultivation. Vol 2. Lothian. p 250
- Paczkowska, G. & Chapman, A.R., 2000, The Western Australian Flora. A Descriptive Catalogue. Western Australian Herbarium. p 235
