Melichrus urceolatus
R.Br.
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Description
Melichrus urceolatus is an evergreen Shrub growing to 0.9 m (3ft). It is in leaf all year, in flower from April to May. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.
Edible Uses
Edible nectar.
Distribution
Australia - Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria.
Where It Grows
Coming Soon
Cultivation
Not known
Propagation
Seed -
