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PUBLISHED BY THE SOCIETY FOR GROWING AUSTRALIAN PLANTS IN 21,000 COPIES

Registered for posting as a perlodical— JUNE, 1973 VOL. 7, No. 55
Category A Volume 7 wlill comprise Issues 53-60
Recommended Price: 30c

CROWEA SALIGNA
A beautiful Sydney wildflower and the floral symbol of:

STONY RANGE FLORA RESERVE



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Contents of this Issue

This is a report on the cultivation of wildflowers in a reserve in the Sydney Metropolitan
Area. The issue will be used as a handbook for those visiting the reserve but it will be
of much wider interest. Just as an area of land in the heart of a residential-commercial-
industrial district has been made to bloom with wildflowers, so too can you create a
small wildflower section in your garden whether it be in Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide,
Perth, Brisbane or any other place in the temperate region. The more northerly areas
will have to pay more attention to filtered sunlight and conserving ground moisture and
the southern areas comprising a sunny exposure with wind protection, but the plants
described can readily be grown. Achieving a well drained condition is a critical factor.
It has been proved that the soil need not be sandy as at Stony Range, if adequate
attention is paid to drainage and periodically opening up the soil. For your wildflower
garden, build up with a good to light soil (not silt) and plant the wildflowers described.
Our previous issue described wildflowers more suited to heavy soil and frost areas.

Wildflowers from all over Australia are grown in profusion at Stony Range although
much attention has been given to those native to the Sydney area. It is not the usual
practice to briefly describe so many plants in this periodical nor to repeat so many
colour plates from past issues. However we have in mind an issue for the beginner, those
who have only recently got the bug to grow wildflowers and need a reference to a wide
range of hardy plants. We have also illustrated liberally with line drawings. The section
on propagation will be of special interest, some simple proved methods being described.

THE SOCIETY FOR WILDFLOWER LOVERS

Those who enthusiastically tend the wildflowers at Stony Range in an honorary
capacity are a small autonomous group and belong to the Australian wide ‘‘Society For
Growing Australian Plants”, officc bearers listed on page 123. If you are interested in the
preservation, cultivation or horticultural development of Australian wildflowers then enquire
about the many society activities by writing to the Secretary lisied for your State. You may,
if you prefer, simply receive this periodical ‘‘Australian Plants’” by sending the annual
subscription of $1.20 to the Editor, 860 Henry Lawson Drive, Picnic Point, N.S.W. 2213.

PARKING

The map above is contained in a leaflet (to a large scale) that visitors receive as they
enter Stony Range, the numbers and numerals referring to a description of the area and
the wildflowers in that section.

COVER PLATE—Crowea saligna, a beautiful small wildflower shown full size. Readers
may forgive us using this cover plate again when they know that this wildflower is the
emblem for Stony Range.



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STONY RANGE FLORA RESERVE

by Alec M. Blombery

The Stony Range Flora Reserve is a public reserve which has been
developed to its present stage by voluntary labour, under the supervision of
a Management Committee, responsible to the Trustees, Warringah Shire
Council. The greater part of the finance for the reserve is obtained by
donations from the visiting public.

Outline and Topography for the Reserve

Situated within a built-up area and a quarter of a mile from the
shopping centre of Dee Why, a northern beach suburb of Sydney, the
reserve has an area of approximately 8% acres. The geological formation is
typical Hawkesbury Sandstone, which is the middle series of the Triassic
rock sequence of the Sydney basin. This Hawkesbury sandstone overlies
the Narrabeen sandstones. Rising approximately 100 feet from the lowest
to highest point, the upper section is characterised by large attractive
sandstone outcrops. Much of the soil has been eroded from the upper area
and, where present, is shallow.

Descending from the upper section, the formation changes to smaller
rock, intermixed with the sandy soil derived from the breakdown of the
sandstone. The lower section of the reserve is comparatively flat, with sandy
soil varying in depth from 3 to 8 feet. Three small watercourses intersect
the reserve, but these only hold water during rains.

Restoration of soil to the upper section has been carried out during
development, and over 1000 tons of soil have been positioned.

Vegetation

The vegetation, which is scrub woodland commonly found on this
type of sandy soil, had undergone considerable ecological changes prior to
development commencing in 1957. There is only one small section, situated
in the upper area, which could be classified as being in its natural state,
and this is being maintained in this condition. Prior to development, most
of the larger trees had been cut down, colourful plants, rocks and soil had
been removed and quarrying had opened up some areas. A serious fire
in 1936 also caused considerable ecological changes in the vegetation.
As the reserve is surrounded by dwellings, exotic weeds were well established
when development commenced.

The main flowering season is from the end of June until mid-October,
with the main flush from mid-August to the end of September. Throughout the
year, there are always some plants in flower.

Development

In carrying out development, the natural vegetation has been preserved
and interplanted with plants from many parts of Australia, in a manner to
preserve an informal appearance, to bring about ground cover, to overcome
weeds and to present the plants in an attractive setting for the visiting
public and extend the main flowering period for as long as possible.

Easy walking tracks have been constructed throughout the reserve.
A contrast in the vegetation has been achieved by developing a small rain-
forest adjoining one of the watercourses. The latest development is a small
heathland of approximately 34 of an acre. The sandy soil for the whole
of this area has been brought in and spread to a depth of 2 feet.

Many of the areas have been created in the same manner as one would
develop a home garden. Following a description of propagation methods and
the methods of cultivation used, those plants and ferns that are well established
are described.



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THE NURSERY

The plant nursery is used primarily for providing a continuity of plants
and for introducing new species to the reserve. Surplus plants are sold
to the public and funds raised help to defray running expenses. Some
thousands of plants are grown each year and propagated from seed, cuttings,
plant division and transplants from other areas.

Considerable research work is carried out in all aspects of plant propa-
gation and the techniques developed over the years give excellent results.
The methods used are described below:

Propagation from seed:

The percentage of seed germination varies considerably with different
batches of seed and experience has shown that, when there are poor results,
it is not due to bad technique, but the result of infertile seed.

Preparation of seed:

All seed, except for legumes such as Wattles, Pea Flower and Cassia,
Eastern Boronia family, Macadamia, palms and Eremophila are sown on to
prepared mediums without any treatment as described under Sowing Seed.
Treatment of Wattles, Pea Flower and Cassia Seed:

Seed is rubbed between two sheets of diamond grit paper and then
placed in a cup to which is added about 2 inches of boiling water and
allowed to soak overnight. Seed which does not swell indicates insufficient
rubbing, or dry infertile seed; after soaking seed is ready for sowing.

Nut type seed such as Macadamia, Eremophila and Palms:

These seeds are pressed into their sowing mediums and approximately
one third of the seed is allowed to project above the soil.
Eastern Rutaceae:

Soil is obtained from around an existing Boronia or Eriostemon, which
is then placed in a seed box and levelled. Seed of these particular plants
is sown in the seed box and then covered to approximately the depth of
the seed or seed is sown in the soil in the vicinity of an existing plant.
Small twigs and leaves are then placed on the seed box or ground. The twigs
are then set on fire and kept burning for about 10 minutes; after cooling
the soil is then watered and treated as for other seeds. The seeds of these
particular types of plants frequently have up to 95% of the seed infertile
which results in poor germination.

Medium for Sowing Seed:

Many types of mediums have been used over the years for raising
seed, such as vermiculite, perlite, light sandy soil, mixtures of various
materials, all of which give reasonable results. It has been found that a simple
mixture of coarse Nepean River Sand mixed with 1/6 of peat gives excellent
results, prevents formation of algae, reduces damping off and is now used
generally for germinating seed.

Seed Box:

Wooden boxes or plastic trays approximately 12 inches square and 3
inches deep are used for holding the sowing mixture even when only a
few seeds are to be sown. Standing seed boxes in water for the purpose
of germinating seed is avoided as there is poor root growth and fungal
diseases are fostered which cause root rot.

Sowing Seed:

Seed boxes are filled with the above medium, which is levelled off
with piece of flat timber.

The seed is then sown in rows or scattered over the surface, depending
upon the number of seeds being sown, and then labelled with the name
and date. Fine seed and large seed are separately grouped, as it is the
practice to cover the seed to twice the thickness of the seed, and mixing
fine seed and large seed together would result in the fine seed being
covered too deeply. After the seed is covered, the seed box is placed
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hand-held hose with a fine spray. Seed boxes are watered twice daily
during warm weather and daily during cooler weather with a hand-held hose.

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Photography by F. W. Humphreys

BANKSIA SERRATA

With seedlings such as Waratahs, Banksias and Eucalypts which are
subject to attack by fungi which cause root and collar rot, the seedlings are
sprayed with Capthion when they appear above the ground. This spraying
is repeated fortnightly until the seedlings have hardened off.

Seed usually takes from 2 to 3 weeks to germinate, and most seed
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of leaves (not seed leaves) they are ready for transplanting, commonly
called “potting on”.
Potting on Perennials:

Soft drink and beer cans are used for containers as there is no cost
and their shape and depth encourage good deep root growth and are also
easy to handle. The top is removed from the can and two holes are made
in the side of the can at the bottom by means of a beer. can opener.

Potting medium consists of equal quantities of coarse Nepean River
Sand and sandy soil from the reserve. A small quantity of blood and bone
is added to the soil mix, except for those species from sand-plain areas.

Tins are filled with the prepared soil, a hole is made in the soil and is
then watered. A small seedling is pricked out and held with the roots
in the hole previously made, which is then filled around the roots with soil.
Care is taken to see that the seedling will be at approximately the same
depth as it was growing in the seed box with the leaves above ground.

The plant is then watered and placed in a well shaded bush-house for
one week, after which it is moved out into the open area of the nursery
Plants are allowed to grow on for 3 to 6 months before planting out in the
reserve.

Potting on Annuals:

Seed boxes are filled with a similar type of soil used for potting on
seedlings; the seedlings are transplanted from the seed box to this prepared
box two to three inches apart in a manner similar to that previously described.
The boxes are well watered and the seedlings are grown on for approximately
two to three months, when the seedlings are ready to plant out directly
from the seed box into the ground.

Propagation from Cuttings:

Various methods are used for propagating plants from cuttings, but the
same cutting medium is used, except with easily propagated species, and
these are placed directly into the same type of soil used for potting plants
or they are placed into the sandy soil of the reserve.

Cutting Medium:

A mixture of 4 parts of coarse Nepean River sand and 1 part of peat is
used for all types of cuttings. Where possible the prepared mixture is steam
sterilised, but, where this is not possible, boiling water is poured over
the mixture after it is placed into the cutting tubes.

Preparation of Cuttings:

Cuttings are taken throughout the year, but best results are obtained
from. cuttings which are taken just as new growth is commencing. Cuttings
are selected from the most vigorous plants, using side, leading shoots from
3 to 4 inches in length. Soft, fleshy cuttings are not used.

To prepare cuttings, the leaves are removed from that part of the cutting
which will be in the cutting medium and a clean cut is made across the
bottom of the cutting with a sharp blade. The number of leaves when large
are reduced and soft fleshy new growth is removed. After preparation, the
cuttings are placed in water containing “Formula 20” hormone solution for
approximately one hour, after which they are ready to be placed in the
cutting. medium.

Glasshouse Propagation: -

A glass-house 12 feet by 6 feet is used for producing large numbers
of rooted cuttings. The glasshouse is constructed from a 1 inch galvanised
pipe frame with walls 4 feet high and a pitched roof. Walls are asbestos
cement and the roof and upper area of end are glass; a sliding door is
used for access and ventilation. Benches 2 feet wide are provided along
both sides and one end of the glasshouse; the benches are made from
compressed asbestos cement sheets, supported on a pipe frame. Two
thirds of the benches are provided with low voitage (30 volt) copper electrical
heating wire at 3 inch spacing and controlled by a thermostat set at 22°C.
The benches are covered to a depth of 4 inches with coarse river sand. Mist
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adjustable electronii'z system which uses a paper detector to measure the

degree of wetness.

The length of growing time for the plants is assisted by the use of
artificial lighting to give a 16 hour day. The light consists of 20 watt globes
at 3 feet centres gnd 3 feet above the cuttings.

Individual cutting tubes 3 inches long and 1% inches in diameter
are used for each cutting in the glasshouse, as they assist in reducing rotting
infections. Wire baskets, 2 feet by 1 foot, are used to support the tubes.

After filling the tube with the sand and peat mixture, which has been
previously sterilised or treated with boiling water, the prepared cuttings are
placed in position by making a hole in the medium with a piece of wire
and then inserting the cutting to half its depth in the medium. Medium is
consolidated around the cutting with a solution of Formula 20 in strengths
recommended by the makers. Cuttings are labelled with the date and species’
names. Except for soft, herbaceous species, periods of from 4 weeks to
3 months are required to root cuttings.

Cuttings are inspected weekly, and those which have developed roots
are removed from the heat and placed on a section of the bench where
there are no mist sprays and watering is carried out by hand for a week to
harden cuttings, when they are ready for potting on.

Strict cleanliness is essential in the glasshouse, as fungi grow rapidly
and considerable losses of cuttings can occur. Any cutting showing sign
of dying is removed; spraying of cuttings with Captan is carried out at
fortnightly intervals, during warmer and humid periods; floors, walls and
benches are cleaned with copper naphthanate or chlorine bleach solution.

Ventilation of the glasshouse is essential and door is left open during
hot days, otherwise cuttings become overheated and losses occur.

There is a general belief that a glasshouse with mist sprays and
bottom heat is necessary to root cuttings. Whilst a glasshouse with these
facilities is ideal for handling large numbers of cuttings, unless strictly
controlled, considerable losses can occur and the methods described below
can give equally as good results as the glasshouse for smaller numbers
Bushhouse Propagation:

The bushhouse approximately 40’ x 40’ built with a pipe frame and
covered around the side with “sarlon” and the top lightly shaded with twigs,
as well as serving to handle newly potted plants, is also used for
cuttings of species easily propagated. The cuttings, which take approximately
3 months to root, are dealt with in the various ways as listed:-

(a) Beer cans are filled with potting soil and placed in a protected section
of the bushhouse. Cuttings which have been prepared as previously
described are placed one to each tin to half their depth, and then watered
well; watering is carried out once or twice daily as required until rooted,
when they are then moved out to the open area of the nursery and
allowed to grow on.

Cuttings of Prostanthera, Sollya and Scaevola are commonly rooted

in this manner.

(b) Cutting tubes are filled with the cutting medium previously described
and the tubes are then placed in trays for support. Cuttings of
Lechenaultia are then placed in position and root in approximately
6 weeks and are then potted on.

(c) A plastic polythene tent, supported by a wire frame, 2° x 1°6” and 1’ 6”
high, is placed over a tray containing coarse river sand. A front flap of
plastic is loose and can be rolled up for access to the tent. Cutting
tubes or 4” pots filled with cutting medium are stood on the sand
inside the tent. Cuttings, prepared as previously described, are then
placed into position and watered and flap at front of tent is closed.
Watering is carried out daily or as required, until rooted, usually
approximately 3 months, and cuttings are then removed for potting on.
Cuttings of various plants as required, including Eriostemon australasius,
are rooted in this manner.



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(d) Plastic pots are filled with cutting medium and theh prepared cuttings
are placed into position and watered weli. A simple wire frame is
pushed into the sand and a clear plastic bag is drawn over the frame
and pot and fastened with an elastic band. The pot is then placed
in a half shaded position in the bushhouse and left undisturbed until
cuttings have rooted in 3 to 4 months. During this period, if it is noticed
that there is no moisture showing inside the bag, it can be removed,
the plants watered and then the bag replaced. All types of cuttings
have been rooted in this manner.

Propagating Using Glass Jars:

A selected area in a protected and half shaded section of the reserve,
where the soil is deep, sandy and well drained, is dug over to spade depth.
Beds approximately 4 feet wide and 6 inches above the surrounding ground
are formed, and then well watered. Prepared cuttings are placed in position
to approximately half their depth and then watered in. A glass jar, approxi-
mately 3 inches in diameter and 6 inches high, is placed over each cutting,
and gently pressed into the sand. Watering is carried out when the ground
shows evidence of becoming dry or bottles show lack of moisture inside.
After heavy rains, it is necessary to break the seal between the jar and the
sand formed by beating rain. The seal is simply broken by pushing the
jar back and forth without removing.

When the cuttings are rooted, i.e. 3 to 6 months after placing in position.
they are slowly hardened by removing the bottles for increasing periods,
until fully removed and cuttings are hardened. The cuttings are then ready
to pot on.

To pot on cuttings a trowel is pressed into the ground around the
cutting, and the piece of soil including the cutting is removed, which is then
potted into a tin.

Potting on Cuttings:

When cuttings have rooted, they are potted into tins for seedlings, using
the same sand mixture.

With cutting tubes, the cuttings and medium are removed from the tube
by inverting the container supporting the cutting and shaking sharply. The
cutting is then placed into a tin, which has been previously
part filled with potting soil and well watered. Soil is then filled around the
cutting and watered well. Cuttings grown in pots are knocked out
and the roots are gently separated and then handled in the same manner
as for seedlings.

Newly potted cuttings are kept in the bushhouse for at least a week
and are then grown on in the nursery in an open sunny position where
they are watered at least daily and are allowed to grow on for at least
3 to 6 months. This is necessary as plants receive limited attention after
planting out in the reserve, thus it is essential they be well rooted and be
grown under open, hard conditions.

Ferns and shade-loving species are grown on in the bushhouse.

CULTIVATION
In carrying out planting in the reserve, the aim is to endeavour to
maintain a natural appearance by using the newly planted shrubs and trees
to complement the existing vegetation, or, in cases where there has been
development work, to give a ground cover of vegetation in an attractive
manner, where the plants are readily observed by visitors.
Preparing Plants
(1) Selected plants are prepared for planting by soaking the plant and
container in a bucket of water until bubbles cease to arise from the plant
and container. The plant is then removed from the water and allowed
to drain; after which a knife is run around the inside of the container
and the plant is ready to place in position. This is done by holding
the plant between the fingers of the left hand, inverting the tin, and
removing the plant and soil from the container.



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CRIMSON BOTTLEBRUSH—CALLISTEMON CITRINUS

Planting amongst Trees:

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(4)

Planting in areas where there are existing trees and shrubs is carried
out by digging a hole in the required position to the depth of a spade
and all visible roots are removed from the hole. The hole is filled with
water, which is allowed to soak away and the hole is filled with water
again and, when it is almost soaked away, the plant is placed in
position and held at approximately the same depth it has previously
been growing. The hole is filled with soil and firmed with the feet and
then watered well, and staked to mark its position for future watering and
attention. During the first year, the plant is given a good watering every
3 to 4 weeks during dry weather.

In areas where there are no plants or a few small plants, a hole is
made in the ground where required to the approximate depth of the
plant; the hole is filled with water and when it has almost soaked
away, the plant is placed in position and filled in, as previously described.
For larger growing plants and in the deeper sandy soils, approximately
half a handful of blood and bone is mixed with the soil at the bottom
of the hole, prior to filling it with water.



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Watering:

As the soil is of a very sandy nature and, in many cases, rather shallow,
regular watering is necessary during dry weather. Watering is carried out
by a hand held hose and fixed and movable sprinklers. Epiphytic plants
growing on trees require almost daily watering during warm weather, in
order that similar environmental conditions to which these plants are
accustomed can be provided. Care is necessary with watering during the
summer months, particularly in shallow soils and with those plants which
come from dry and winter rainfall areas, as they are subject to attack by
various root rots. The worst conditions occur when soil temperatures are
above 16°C and a plentiful supply of moisture is maintained, for this induces
rapid growth of fungi that attack the roots of the plants. During extended
periods of mid-summer rains, there are a number of plant losses in
shallow soils.

Fertilising:

With plants, such as Waratahs, a light dressing of blood and bone
is applied to the plants annually; use is also made of red Nitrophoska in
plants in shallow soils at 3 monthly intervals during the growing period.

Apart from the above, general fertilising of plants in the ground is not
carried out.

Pest Control:

An all purpose spray known as Capthion is used, which contains both
inse~ticides and fungicides. Spraying of plants is only carried out as required,
when there is evidence of attack by pests. The same spray is used in the
nursery on newly germinated seedlings subject to damping off, which is
repeated at 2 weekly intervals during summer. It is usual to add Aquasol
to the spray. Leaf miners present a problem with Lillypilly and thrips cause
the loss of flowers and seeds on Christmas Bush.

Pruning:

Lack of labour prevents any general pruning program, but, when neces-
sary, the pruning is carried out immediately after flowering and care is taken
not to cut into old thick hard wood, as this can cause the plant to die.
When a branch is pruned, wherever possible, it is cut back to a lateral
lead. When time is available, old dead wood is removed from plants.

Cultivation of Orchids and Ferns:

Orchids and ferns are fastened to trees which do not lose their bark
by tying on with wire or nylon fishing line. On rock faces, the rocks are
drilled and a plug and nail are fastened and the wire or nylon line is attached
to the nail. After the plants have affixed themseives to the bark or rock,
the ties are removed. After fixing, the orchids and ferns are given a light
dressing of poultry manure whilst copious watering is carried out.

Regular feeding of epiphytic orchids and ferns with fowl manure is carried
out during the growing season at approximately 6 weeks intervals; care is
exercised to limit the quantity given at any one time, for if applied too
thickly, the heat formed during rotting burns the plants.

Copious watering of all epiphytic plants is carried out, particularly
during the growing season, and daily handwatering is carried out wherever
possible. Small orchids on trees, which are difficult to apply fowl manure
to, are fertilised by using Aquasol, which is sprayed on with a hand spray;
it is essential to give these plants extra watering, as the salts from the fertiliser
can burn the plants.

Spraying of the orchids is carried out using Capthion, to which Aquasol
is added. This is carried out during the growing season at the beginning
of the flowering season. Ground ferns are watered by means of fixed or
movable sprinklers, or by means of a hand held hose.

| am much indebted to Betty Maloney for her many line drawings of
plants in the reserve and to Margaret Senior for her map of the reserve.



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FERNS GROWING AT STONY RANGE

Adiantaceae

Adiantum aethiopicum, ‘“Maiden Hair Fern”, a fern, soft delicate pinnules
on dark, slender stems.

*Cheilanthes tenuifolia, a small fern with slender, dark green fronds.

Pellaea falcata, “Sickle Fishbone Fern”, an erect fishbone fern, fronds
dark green. Plate 1.

Pellaea paradoxa, an erect, clump-forming fern, pinnules heart-shaped.

Aspidiaceae

Polystichum proliferum, resembling a young tree fern, fronds dark green,
with numerous brown scales.

* Plants native to the reserve or area.

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Aspleniaceae

Asplenium falcatum, an epiphyte, fronds dark green, pendulous.

Asplenium nidus, “Bird’s Nest Fern”, a large epiphyte, growing on trees
and rocks, fronds long and broad, light green.

Blechnaceae

Blechnum cartilagineum, ‘‘Fishbone Fern”, fronds fishbone-shaped, arising
from a central clump, light green pinnules wavy.

Blechnum minus, resembling former, but fronds small, less wavy.

Doodia aspera, ‘‘Rasp-fern”, a fishbone fern fronds rough, dark green and red.

Cyatheaceae

Culcita dubia, a bracken-like fern, fronds soft, light green, with soft brown
hairs at base of frond.

Cyathea australis, “Rough Tree Fern”, frond large, rough at base, reddish
scales.

Cyathea cooperi, “Tree Fern”, resembling former, fronds smooth, scales
straw-coloured.

Dicksonia antarctica, “Soft Tree Fern”, a tree fern with numerous slender
fronds, soft brown hairs at base.

Dennstaedtiaceae

Dennstaedtia davallioides, a bracken-like fern with very soft, light green
fronds.

*Hijstiopteris incisa, ‘‘Batwing Fern”, large upright fronds soft, light greyish
green. Plate I

*Hypolepis muelleri, a common bracken-like fern in creeks, fronds light
green. Plate 1.

*Pteridium esculentum, ‘“Bracken”, a stiff fern, fronds shiny green to brown.

Gleicheniaceae

*Q@Gleichenia dicarpa, “‘Pouched Coral Fern”, a spreading fern, fronds numerous,
much forked, pinnules narrow and coral-like. Plate 1.

*G. rupestris, ‘“Coral Fern”, resembling former, pinnules greyish beneath.

Sticherus flabellatus, “Umbrella Fern”, a tall, erect fern, fronds terminal,
arranged in an umbrella fashion. Plate 1.

Lindsaeaceae

“Lindsaea linearis, ‘“Screw Fern”, a small clump-forming fern with slender
fronds, pinnules triangular. Plate 1.

“|indsaea microphylla, a small fern. Delicate fronds with smali pinnules.

Lycopodiaceae

Lycopodium deuterodensum, ‘“Mountain Moss”, stems erect to 12 inches,
stem light green resembling minute pine trees.

Marsileaceae

Marsilea drummondii, “Nardoo”, an unusual fern, clover-like fronds, growing
in cool and moist positions.

Osmundaceae

Todea barbara, “King Fern”, a tree fern-type fern, numerous erect, light
green fronds from a central base.

Polypodiaceae

Dictymia brownii, a closely creeping fern, frond stiff, elongate to 9.

Microsorium scandens, a creeping fern on rocks and trees, fronds lobed
or entire.

Platycerium bifurcatum, “Elkhorn”, a large epiphyte, with numerous forked
fronds.

Platycerium grande, ‘‘Staghorn”, a very large epiphyte fern, large sheathing
frond, two large, green, fertile fronds.

Pyrrosia confluens, extensive creeping fern on trees, fronds elongate to 4
inches.

Pyrrosia rupestris, ‘“Rock Felt Fern”, an extensive creeping fern on trees
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Schizaeaceae

Schizaea bifida, fronds stiff, dark green forked, fertile, small, comb-like.

Selaginellaceae

*Selaginella uliginosa, a fine, light green, prostrate creeping plant.

Thelypteridaceae

Cyclosorus nymphalis, erect, fishbone-type fern, fronds light greyish green,
pinnules lobed.

FLOWERING PLANTS OF STONY RANGE
The flowering plants are now described in their families.

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BAUERA RUBIOIDES—The River or Dog Rose

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Agavaceae

Doryanthes excelsa, a plant with a number of long leaves arising from a
base, flower red on a very long flower stem.

Amaryllidaceae i

Calostemma luteum, resembling C. purpureum, but flowers yellow with red.

Calostemma purpureum, a bulbous plant, with long, narrow, fleshy leaves,
fls. red to white.

Crinum flaccidum, “Darling Lily”, a plant with fleshy, narrow leaves, flowers
white.

Crinum pedunculatum, “Swamp Lily”, a plant with large fleshy leaves to
4 feet, flowers white on a long flower stem.

Eurycles cunninghamii, a plant with heart-shaped leaves, flowers white.

Aizoaceae

Carpobrotus glaucescens, ‘‘Pigface”, a prostrate plant, leaves long, fleshy,
triangular, fls. pink.

Disphyma australe, “Pigface”, prostrate, leaves short, cylindrical, flowers pink.

Araceae

Alocasia macrorrhizos, a plant resembling an Arum, leaves light green, flower
spathe green.

Araliaceae

Astrotricha floccosa, a tall, herbaceous plant, leaves lanceolate, flowers white.

Baueraceae

Bauera capitata, a small, erect shrub, leaves lobed flowers pink.

Bauera rubioides, “River Rose”, a spreading bushy shrub, leaves with
3 leaflets, flowers pink. Colour plate on page 105.

*Bauera rubioides var. microphylla, resembling former, but smaller in growth.

Bauera sessiliflora, an erect bushy shrub, leaves in 3 leaflets, flowers deep
pink.

Bignoniaceae

Pandorea jasminoides, a climber with dark green, pinnate leaves, flowers
white with reddish purple throat.

Pandorea pandorana, ‘“Wonga Wonga”, a climbing plant, leaves pinnate,
flowers brownish cream with red.

Pandorea pandorana var. oxleyi, a climbing plant with fine, pinnate leaves,
flowers brownish cream with red.

Caesalpiniaceae

Cassia odorata, an erect to prostrate shrub, leaves pinnate, light green,
flowers yellow.

Cassia artemisioides, a bushy shrub, leaves pinnate grey, flowers  .yellow.

Cassia eremophila, an erect shrub, leaves double-lobed, flowers yellow.

Campanulaceae

Wahlenbergia gracilis, “Blue Bell”, a slender plant, leaves basal, flowers
blue to white.

Caprifoliaceae

Sambucus gaudichaudiana, a large bushy shrub to small tree, leaves large
pinnate, flowers white in heads.

Caryophyllaceae

Scleranthus biflorus, a plant forming cushion clumps, leaves tiny light
green, flowers tiny white.

Stellaria flaccida, a soft, spreading herb, leaves small, light green, flowers
white.

Stellaria pungens, a prostrate herb with small sharp leaves, flowers white.

Cassythaceae

*Cassytha glabella, a twining leafless parasite on trees and shrubs.

Commelinaceae

*Commelina cyanea, ‘“‘Wandering Jew”, a soft spreading herb, leaves
fleshy lance-shaped, flowers blue.

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June, 1973 Y AUSTRALIAN PLANTS—COMPOSITAE Page 107—Vol. 7

The Plant Family Compositae

The Compositae or “Daisy” family, which is characterised by having a
number of individuel flowers arranged in a head, is one of the largest families
of plants in the world. Although numerous exotic species are widely cultivated
the many attractive Australian species have been neglected. There are both
annual and perennial species all of which are easy to cultivate. Widespread
are the everlastings (Helichrysum & Helipterum species) below. The Senecio

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PLATE 2—Helichrysum bracteatum—Helichrysum elatum—Senecio lautus—Brachycome iberidifolia
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are dainty plants usually a bright yellow, some species being quite widespread
and bright in the centre of Australia after rain. The Brachycome are beautiful
small herbs, usually blue, and are a valuable addition to the rockery. Olearia
have the characteristic daisy flower, are easily grown, and species may be
found to provide small or large free flowering shrubs for the garden.

Colour photography by K. Hubner

PINK EVERLASTINGS

The upper flowers are Helipterum roseum commonly called ‘‘Acroclinium’”. The lower
flowers are Helipterum manglesii, commonly calied ‘‘Rodanthe’’.

Widely grown for the cut flower trade these showy everlastings are ideal
annuals for the wildflower garden. The seed is best sown into seed boxes at
the end of January and then pricked out into other boxes or small pots.
Plant out in the garden in late autumn. As with exotic annuals, good friable
soil and feeding give a special rewarding display with flowers throughout
the spring. Pick for the house to maintain flowering.

The colour range for Helipterum manglesii is from white through shades
of pink to red with either yellow or black centres on stalks to two feet.

Helipterum roseum are shorter with stalks to 18 ins. There are usually
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June, 1973 AUSTRALIAN PLANTS FOR CULTIVATION Page 109—Vol. 7

Flannel flowers, Actinotus helianthii surround the Sydney ‘““Native Rose”,
Boronia serrulata (see page 149). Although the flannel flowers look like
Compositae, the ‘“Daisy Family”, they belong to the family Umbelliferae.
While they self sow readily in open moist sandy soil conditions many people
have trouble cultivating them. It is not usually realised that they are biennials
and require to be regrown. Sow the seed direct into the garden bed
where a patch of coarse sand has been prepared.

Compositae

Brachycome angustifolia, a small perennial herb, leaves linear, flowers blue.
Brachycome basaltica, a perennial herb, leaves round toothed, flowers blue.

Brachycome iberidifolia, ‘“Swan River Daisy”, a slender annual, leaves fine,
flowers white, pink, blue. Plate 2.

Brachycome multiflora, a small bushy herb, leaves divided, flowers blue.

Brachycome stuartii, a small, clump-forming herb, leaves divided, flowers
blue.

Calotis cuneifolia, “Burr Daisy”, a small herb, leaves wedge-shaped, flowers
blue.

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Helichrysum apiculatum, a small herb, leaves greyish narrow, flowers yellow.

Helichrysum bracteatum, ‘“Yellow Paper Daisy”, an upright to spreading
herb, leaves lance-shaped, flowers yellow large. Plate 2.

Helichrysum diosmifolium, a tall bushy shrub, leaves narrow, flowers white
to pink in heads. i

Helichrysum elatum, ‘“White Paper Daisy”, an erect herb, leaves lance-
shaped grey, flowers white. Plate 2.

Helichrysum semipapposum, resembling H. apiculatum, but leaves green.

Helipterum cotula, a small herb, leaves narrow grey, flowers white.

Helipterum manglesii, a soft annual herb, leaves stem-clasping, flowers
white to red. Colour plate page 108.

Helipterum roseum, an erect annual, leaves narrow grey, flowers white to
red. Plate 2. Colour plate page 108.

Leptorhynchos squamatus, “Button Daisy”, a small perennial herb, leaves soft
narrow greyish green, flowers yellow.

Olearia argophylla, a bushy shrub, leaves broad lance-shaped, flowers white.

Olearia gunnii, a bushy shrub, leaves lance-shaped, flowers pale blue.

Olearia microphylla, a bushy shrub, leaves very small, flowers white.

Olearia picridifolia, an annual herb, leaves elliptical, flowers blue-mauve.
Plate 2.

Podolepis rosea, an erect annual, leaves stem-clasping, flowers pink.

Senecio lautus, an annual erect to spreading herb, leaves narrow, flowers
yellow. Plate 2.

Convolvulaceae
Convolvulus erubsscens, a small prostrate to twining plant, leaves from
arrow-shaped to linear, flowers pink.

Cunoniaceae

Callicoma serratifolia. Erect tree, toothed leaves greyish beneath, flowers
cream in heads.

*Ceratopetalum gummiferum, “Christmas Bush”, a shrub to small tree, leaves
in 3 leaflets, flowers white, fruits red. Colour plate page 112.

Ceratopetalum apetalum, “Coachwood”, an erect-growing tree, leaves lance-
shaped dark green, flowers white, fruit reddish purple.

Cupressaceae
Callitris rhomboidea, ‘“Port Jackson Cypress”, an erect pencil-type pine,
leaves dark green.

Cyperaceae

*Caustis flexuosa, a plant with numerous slender pendulous leafless stems,
flowers tiny cream in spikelets. Plate 23.

*Caustis pentandra, a plant with numerous erect slender leafless stems,
flowers as above. Plate 23.

*Gahnia clarkei, a clump-forming plant, leaves long grass-like with sharp
edges, flowers small brown in spikelets. Plate 23.

Dilleniaceae

*Hibbertia aspera, a spreading small shrub, leaves small, flowers yellow.

*Hibbertia bracteata, an erect bushy shrub, leaves oblong, flowers yellow.

Hibbertia dentata, a prostrate twining plant, leaves toothed, flowers yellow.

*Hibbertia fasciculata, a small erect shrub, leaves fine, flowers yellow.

*Hibbertia linearis, an erect shrub, leaves narrow, flowers yellow.

Hibbertia pedunculata, a prostrate plant, leaves small, flowers yellow. Plate 22.

Hibbertia scandens, a vigorous twining plant, leaves elliptical, flowers yellow.
Plate 22.

*Hibbertia stricta, a small bushy shrub, leaves small, flowers yellow.

Hibbertia stellaris, a small spreading plant, stems and leaves slender, flowers
orange.

Elaeocarpaceae
*Elagocarpus reticulatus, ‘‘Blueberry Ash”, a small tree, leaves elliptical
toothed, flowers white, fruit blue.



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June, 1973 AUSTRALIAN PLANTS FOR CULTIVATION Page 111—Vol. 7

The Family Epacriddceae

The Epacridaceae family of plants has many attractive members, one
Epacris impressa, being the floral emblem of Victoria. The family is characterised
by having tubular to bell-shaped flowers and small sharply-pointed leaves.
There are 10 members of the family which are endemic to the reserve
and these are listed;with an asterisk on page 113. Some of these are shown
below.

PLATE 3—Epacris longiflora—Leucopogon ericoides—Woollsia pungens—Epacris microphylla.
Bottom: Styphelia triflora—Styphelia tubiflora.

BOOKS ON WILDFLOWERS

There are many books of reference to wildflowers. Past issues of this periodical
“‘Australian Plants’’ are available as fully bound volumes as advertised on page 123.
These should provide all the information that you need. For those especially interested in
“The Flora of the Sydney Region’”’, a book with this title by Beadle, Evans and Carolin
is available by mail from the Editor for $13.95 plus 35c postage. Alec M. Blombery,
author of the articles in this issue, has also authored a book ‘“Guide to Australian Plants’
available at $16.00 plus 40 cents postage from the Editor, 860 Henry Lawson Drive,
Picnic Point, N.S.W. 2213.



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AUSTRALIAN PLANTS FOR CULTIVATION

N.S.W. CHRISTMAS BUSH

June, 1973

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Photography by Frank Hurley Blocks by courtesy of John Sands Pty. Ltd.

CERATOPETALUM GUMMIFERUM—Christmas Bush of N.S.W.

The Christmas Bush grows naturally in the area but is only found
in the deep well drained soil. As the soils become shallower the plant
ceases to grow. To grow the shrub in the garden it is essential that the soil
be at least two feet in depth and be well drained. It is the fruit which are
the attractive part of the plant and these can vary from pale pink to deep red.

In the seedlings some indication of this colour may be obtained by the new
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June, 1873 AUSTRALIAN PLANTS—EPACRIDACEAE Page 113—Vol. 7

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Epacridaceae

Astroloma humifusum, a small diffuse shrub, leaves pointed, flowers red.

*A. pinifolium, a small diffuse shrub, leaves fine greyish, flowers red with
yellowish green.

*Epacris longiflora, “Native Fuchsia”, a spreading shrub, leaves heart-shaped
pointed, flowers red with white. Plate 3.

*E. microphylla, an erect to straggling shrub, leaves small heart-shaped,
flowers white. Plate 3.

E. obtusifolia, an erect shrub, leaves oblong and elliptical, flowers white.

E. pulchella, a slender upright shrub, leaves heart-shaped sharply pointed,
flowers pink.

Photography by M. Baldwin

EPACRIS PULCHELLA

Epacris pulchella which is found in N.S.W. and QId., is a small erect
plant with numerous sharply pointed leaves. The flowers vary in colour from
white to deep pink. The beautiful Epacris longiflora has white and red bells.
Victoria’s Floral Emblem Epacris impressa has flowers in colours ranging from
white to deep red. The Epacris family are rather slow in the early stages
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*Leucopogon microphylla, a bushy shrub, leaves small, flowers white.
*|. ericoides, a bushy shrub, leaves linear, oblong pointed, flowers white.

Plate 3.

*Lissanthe strigosa, a small stiff bush, leaves greyish linear pointed, flowers
white small.

Melichrus procumbens, a small stiff diffuse shrub, leaves flat linear pointed,
flowers yellowish.

*Monotoca elliptica, a small bushy tree, leaves oblong dark green, flowers
white small.

Sprengelia incarnata, an erect shrub, leaves stem-clasping, flowers pale pink.

S. sprengelioides, a straggling shrub, leaves small stem-clasping, flowers
white.

Styphelia laeta, an erect shrub, leaves oblong sharply pointed, flowers
yellow to red.

S. longifolia, a tall erect shrub, leaves long tapered to a point, flowers
greenish yellow.

*#S. triflora, an erect bushy shrub, leaves broad lance-shaped, flowers pink

in groups. Plate 3.

S. tubiflora, a spreading shrub, leaves oblong dark green, flowers red or

red with white. Plate 3.

" Euphorbiaceae

*Breynia oblongifolia, an erect shrub, leaves elliptical, flowers cream in-
conspicuous.

*Glochidion ferdinandii, ‘‘Cheese Tree”, a small tree, leaves oval reddish
green, flowers tiny cream, fruits cream.

Omalanthus populifolius, a shrub to small tree, leaves heart-shaped green
to red, flowers tiny in spikes.

*Ricinocarpos pinifolius, a bushy shrub, leaves linear, flowers white 6 petals.

Known in N.S.W. as the ‘“Wedding Bush”.

Goodeniaceae

Dampiera linearis, a small herb, leaves linear-lanceolate, flowers blue.

D. purpurea, an erect shrub, leaves elliptical, flowers blue.

*D. stricta, a small erect plant, leaves variable, flowers blue. Plate 4.

D. teres, a slender upright herb, leaves few lance-shaped, flowers blue
with white.

*Goodenia bellidifolia, a low-growing herb, leaves broad and dandelion-like,

flowers yellow. Plate 4.

G. ovata, an erect shrub, leaves heart-shaped, flowers yellow.
G. paniculata, a low growing herb, leaves narrow long, flowers yellow.
Scaevola aemula, a bushy spreading herb, leaves elliptical toothed, flowers

blue. Plate 4.

S. calendulacea, a spreading fleshy herb, leaves elliptical flowers pale blue.
S. hookeri, a smail ground-hugging plant, flowers blue.
S. ramosissima, a scrambling plant, leaves few narrow lance-shaped,

flowers purple. Colour plate page 116.

S. striata, a spreading herb, leaves elliptical, flowers purple.
Lechenaultia biloba, an erect to spreading plant, leaves narrow, flowers

blue. Plate 4.

The Lechenaultia are from Western Australia and have created consider-
able interest in the horticultural world. Lechenaultia biloba has delightful
striking blue flowers and the small bush carries them in profusion if grown
well. They prefer a good open friable to light well drained soil and some forms
will sucker freely without becoming rampant. Very easily grown from cuttings,
gardeners are advised to propagate from cuttings each year as the bush often
collapses after a year or two following a wet summer.

All Lechenaultia are also well worth growing especially as pot plants.

L. floribunda, a slender erect plant, leaves narrow, flowers pale blue.
L. formosa, a prostrate to bushy plant, leaves fine, flowers red to yellow
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June, 1973 AUSTRALIAN PLANTS—GOODENIACEAE Page 115—Vol. 7

The family Goodeniaceae of which Lechenaultia is a member are well
worth growing in the garden. Goodenia usually have buttercup yellow flowers
but some vary to pink or mauve. Scaevola and Dampiera with flowers of
white to brightest blue and purple make an attractive addition in the garden.

PLATE 4: Lechenaultia biloba—Dzmpiera stricta—Sczevola aemula—Goodenia bellidifolia—
Viola hederacea—Viola betonicifolia—see page 154.



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Page 116—Vol. 7 AUSTRALIAN PLANTS—IRIDACEAE June, 1973

Photography by Eric Gordon

SCAEVOLA RAMOSISSIMA

A beautiful scrambling plant for the garden. Scaevola are lovely garden plants,
Scaevola aemula being the easiest to grow and produces an abundance of flower.

Iridaceae

Diplarrena moraea, clump-forming, leaves flat narrow stiff, flowers white
with yellow.

Libertia paniculata, a small herb with flat narrow leaves, flowers white.

Orthrosanthos laxus, “Morning lris”, a tufted plant, leaves flat narrow, flowers
6-petalled pale mauve.

Patersonia longiscapa, ‘Native Iris”, a clump-forming plant, leaves flat
flowers purple. Plate 5.

*P, sericea, ‘‘Native Iris”, a clump-forming plant, leaves flat dark green,
greyish green, flowers mauve. Plate 5.



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June, 1973 AUSTRALIAN PLANTS—HAEMODORACEAE Page 117—Vol. 7

KANGAROO PAWS

These unusual plants are easily grown in light soil conditions.

ANIGOSANTHOS HUMILIS—Cat’'s Paw

Haemodoraceae
Anigosanthos bicolor, small clump-forming, leaves flat tapered, flowers red
and yellow.

A. flavida, a plant forming large clumps, leaves flat smooth, flowers yellowish
green, yellow to yellow and red. Plate 5.

A. humilis, “Catspaw”, a clump-forming plant, leaves flat short, flowers yellow
to orange.

A. manglesii, “Red and Green Kangaroo Paw”, a clump-forming plant, leaves
flat greyish, flowers red and green on red stem. Plate 5.

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A. pulcherrima, clump-forming plant, leaves flat, flowers orange, yellow
with red stem.

A. rufa, “Red Kangaroo Paw”, a clump-forming plant, leaves flat finely
toothed on edges, flowers deep red. Plate 5.

A. viridis, “Green Kangaroo Paw”, clump-forming with narrow leaves, flowers
bright green.

Conostylis aculeata, a clump forming plant, flat leaves, flat narrow flowers,
yellow heads.

Macropidia fuliginosa, “Black Kangaroo Paw”, clump-forming leaf flat, flowers
yellow and black.

PLATE 5fl—Too: Anigosanthos manglesii; Anigosanthos rufa—Patersonia sericea—Anigosanthos
avida.



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June, 1973 AUSTRALIAN PLANTS—LABIATAE Page 119—Vol. 7

Labiatae

*Hemigenia purpurea, a small erect shrub, leaves narrow, flowers purple.
Plate 6.

Plectanthus parviflora, a soft spreading herb, leaves round toothed, flowers
purple small.

Prostanthera caerulea, an erect shrub, leaves lance-shaped coarsely toothed,
flowers blue.

P. denticulata, a spreading plant, leaves small elliptical, flowers purple.

PLATE 6—Hemigenia purpurea—Westringia longifolia—Prostanthera ovalifolia—Prostanthera
sieberi ‘““Mint Bushes''—Species of Prostanthera—are so easy to grow.



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P. incana, a bushy shrub, leaves round soft greyish green, flowers mauve.

P. incisa, an erect bushy shrub, leaves oblong coarsely toothed, flowers purple.

P. lasianthos, large bushy shrub, leaves lance-shaped toothed, fls. white
with purple.

P. linearis, an erect shrub, leaves narrow, flowers pale mauve.

P. ovalifolia, “Purple Mintbush”, an erect bushy shrub, leaves lance shaped,
flowers purple. Plate 6.

P. prunelloides, an erect bushy shrub, leaves round, flowers pale lilac.

P. rhombea, a bushy shrub, leaves rhomboid, flowers mauve.

P. rotundifolia, an erect bushy shrub, leaves round, flowers purple.

P. scutellarioides, a bushy spreading shrub, leaves narrow, flowers purple.

P. sieberi, a bushy shrub, leaves oval toothed strong odour, flowers purple.
Plate 6.

P. stricta. an erect shrub, leaves small round, flowers purple.

P. violacea, an erect shrub, leaves round, flowers mauve to pink.

Westringia eremicola, an erect bushy shrub, leaves narrow, flowers white.

W. fruticosa, ‘“Coastal Rosemary”, a bushy shrub, leaves lance-shaped,
greyish, flowers white.

W. longifolia, a tall bushy shrub, leaves narrow, flowers pale mauve to
white. Plate 6.

Liliaceae

Arthropodium milleflorum, bulbous plant with long narrow flat leaves, fls.
white to pink.

Blandfordia grandiflora, ‘‘Christmas Bell”, a tufted plant, leaves stiff grass-like,
flowers bell-shaped red and yellow.

*B. nobilis, *‘Christmas Bell”, resembling former, but flowers smaller more
tubular.

Bulbine bulbosa, an onion-like herb, flowers yellow.

*Dianella caerulea, a straggling plant, leaves long and narrow, arranged
in fan-like manner, flowers purple with yellow anthers, purple fruits.

D. tasmanica, a stiff-growing plant with long channelled leaves, flowers
blue anthers yellow fruits blue.

Drymophila moorei, a small plant with a number of slender stems, arising
from ground, leaves lance-shaped, flowers pale pink or white.

Kreyssigia multiflora, an erect-growing herb with stem-clasping lance-shaped
leaves, flowers pale pink.

Schelhammera undulata, scrambling herb with soft lance-shaped leaves,

fls. pale pink.

Sowerbaea juncea, a tufted plant with grass-like leaves, flowers mauve
in heads.

Stypandra caespitosa, tufted plant with grass-like leaves, fls. purple anthers
yellow.

*S. glauca, a straggling plant with long narrow grey leaves, flowers blue
anthers yellow.

Thysanotus multiflorus, a tufted plant with greyish grass-like leaves, flowers
purple in heads.

*T. tuberosus, a plant with long slender leafless stems, flowers purple.

Lobeliaceae

Isotoma axillaris, a soft upright herb, leaves lance-shaped toothed, flowers
blue to pink.

Lobelia quadrangularis, a prostrate herb, leaves rhomboid, flowers pink.

Pratia pedunculata, a ground-hugging herb, leaves small light green, flowers
pale blue.

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June, 1973 AUSTRALIAN PLANTS FOR CULTIVATION Page 121—Vol. 7

CHRISTMAS BELLS

You may readily grow plants from seed that is available from most
commercial seedsmen, using the method described on page 96. On a smaller
scale you could sow some seed in a number of pots and plant out without
disturbance to the roots by planting the “ball” from the pot into the garden.
The plants seem to like to grow in groups. Plant out into raised beds of
sandy soil and keep moist. Growth is slow for the first year and should not
be planted out until one to two years old. Once established give occasional
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Loganiaceae

Logania albiflora, erect bushy shrub, leaves narrow lance-shaped, fls. small
white.

*Mitrasacme polymorpha, a small spreading herb, leaves small lance-shaped,
flowers white.

Loranthaceae

*Amyema congener, ‘“‘Mistletoe”, a parasite growing on the branches of trees,
leaves elliptical, flowers red.

Malvaceae

Abutilon auritum, a straggling bushy shrub, leaves heart-shaped, fls. yellow.

Alyogyne hakeifolia, a shrub with lobed narrow leaves, flowers purple.

Gossypium sturtianum, ‘‘Sturt’'s Desert Rose”, a bushy shrub with smooth
heart-shaped leaves, flowers pinkish purple with purple red. Plate 7.

Hibiscus diversifolius, a bushy shrub, leaves dark green lobed, flowers
deep yellow with red centre.

H. heterophyllus, a tall shrub to small tree, leaves lobed, flowers white
with red. Plate 7.

H. splendens, large bushy straggling shrub, leaves lobed grey, flowers deep
pink with red.

H. trionum, a small annual with lobed leaves, flowers yellow with purple black.

Pavonia hastata, an erect shrub, leaves arrow-shaped, flowers pink with
red centre.

PLATE 7: Gossypium sturtianum—Hibiscus heterophyllus

Meliaceae

Melia azedarach var. australasica, “White Cedar”, a large erect tree, leaves
large bi-pinnate deciduous, flowers blue.

Toona australis, ‘“‘Red Cedar”, a large-growing tree, leaves large pinnate,
flowers white.

Menispermaceae

Stephania japonica var. discolor, a twining plant, leaves round to heart-
shaped dark green, flowers yellow, tiny.



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June, 1973 AUSTRALIAN PLANTS—YOUR SOCIETY Page 123—Vol. 7

THE SOCIETY FOR GROWING AUSTRALIAN PLANTS
“AUSTRALIAN PLANTS"” IS AUSTRALIA’S NATIONAL PRESERVATION JOURNAL
(A non-profit making venture, produced quarterly, dedicated to preservation by cultlvation).
This journal is pubhshed by The Publishing Section on behalf of:
SOCIETY FOR GROWING AUSTRALIAN PLANTS—N.S.W. REGION:
Presldent: Mrs. O. Parry, Kariong via Gosford, N.S.W. 2250.
Secretary: Mr. Ray Page, 21 Robb Street, Revesby, N.S.W.
SOCIETY FOR GROWING AUSTRALIAN PLANTS—QLD. REGION:
President: Mr. G. Thorpe, 32 Long Street, Camp HIll, QId. 4152,
Secretary: Mrs. D. Brown, 79 Birley Street, off Wickham Terrace, Brisbane, Qid. 4000.
SOC/ETY FOR GROWING AUSTRALIAN PLANTS—SOUTH AUSTRALIAN REGION; INC.:
President: Mr. R. O. Ross, Radbone Road, Bridgewater, S.A. 5155,
Secretary: Mr. C. J. Winn, Coromandel Valley, S.A. 5051.
SOC/ETY FOR GROWING AUSTRALIAN PLANTS—TASMANIAN REGION:
Presldent: Mrs. M. Allan, 73A Mt. Stuart Road, North Hobart, Tasmanla, 7000.
Secretary: Mr. B. Champlon, G.P.O. Box 1353P, Hobart, Tasmania, 7001.
SOCIETY FOR GROWING AUSTRALIAN PLANTS—VICTORIAN REGION:
President: Mr. T. J. Blackney, 23 Devon Street, Heidelberg, Vic. 3084.
Secretary: (Sister) E. R. Bowman, 4 Homebush Crescent, Hawthorn East, Vic. 3123.
Please do not phone or call at private home—enquiries by mail only.
SOCIETY FOR GROWING AUSTRALIAN PLANTS—CANBERRA REGION:
President: Mr. Henry Nix, 22 Syme Crescent, O'Connor, 2601.
Secretary: Mrs. J. Gotham, 5 Folingsby Street, Weston, 2611.
WEST AUSTRALIAN WILDFLOWER SOC. (Inc.):
President: Mr. Barry Moss, 2 Wilson Place, Gooseberry HIIl, W.A. 6076.
Secretary: Mrs. G. A. Oxnam, P.O. Box 64, Nedlands, W.A. 6009.
Seed is in very short supply—try the commercial seedsmen.

Membership is open to any person who wishes to grow Australlan natlve plants.
Contact the Secretary of the Society for your State for Information without obligation.

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Page 124—Vol. 7 AUSTRALIAN PLANTS—BOOKS June, 1973

BOOKS ON AUSTRALIAN WILDFLOWERS

The best reference books to Australia’s wildflowers are previous Issues of Australian
Plants as offered on the previous page.

Other Books published by the Society

Available from Editor, 860 Henry Lawson Drive, Picnlc Polnt, 2213; by mall only.

““AUSTRALIAN INDIGENOUS ORCHIDS” by A. W. Dockrill — Price $18.00 + $1.00 postage
This is the only complete reference book to the epiphytic orchids of Australla and those
terrestrial orchids found In the northern areas. Every species Is shown in detail with
enlargements of the parts on a separate full page beautifully drawn sketch. Each species
has a full botanical description with references, but for the non botanist, the description Is
repeated in simple terms. No other book can match it for detail, accuracy or colour.

“WEST AUSTRALIAN PLANTS”—A DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE (2nd Edition)

This fine book was one of the first produced by the Soclety and has been so widely
acclaimed and received that a reprint has been necessary. The number of colour plates has
been doubled but the real value of the book even for those who have a copy of the first
edition is that fully revised, it Is the only reference ever produced to the flora of W.A.
Price $3.00 + 20c postage.

“THE LANGUAGE OF BOTANY"—A reference to Botany

Do you know the meaning of the terms used by botanists? This jargon is necessary
to adequately describe the plants. Do you know the various forms of plant life? Do you
know how plants grow? Do you know the meanings of plant names? All this information
Is contained In the form of a dictionary with all the words you wish to check arranged
alphabetically in the book ‘“The Language of Botany”. The book so adequately covers
the language of botany ‘it has been accepted as a standard reference by Universitles,
Horticultural Colleges and Schools.” Avallable from the Editor for $1.50 plus 15c postage.

‘A REFERENCE TO THE AUSTRALIAN FLORA"—'"Genera’’—'"A Complete Index to Australian
Plants’’ Vols. 1-6 Incluslve. It seems that thls work wlll have to be deferred. You wlll be
advised In a future Issue probably with reprint of Vol. 1 early In 1974.

WEST AUSTRALIAN PLANTS FOR HORTICULTURE Part 1, Is a book by the Soclety
avallable from the editor for $3.00 plus 20c postage. The format of the book generally Is
to have simple but adequate descriptions (using simple features that anyone can distingulsh)
of three specles In one genus with a full colour plate of one of them on the opposite page.
Directlons as to cultlvation are glven for each specles. Price $3.00 + 20c postage.

WEST AUSTRALIAN PLANTS FOR HORTICULTURE Part 2. This has many features
that make It even better than Part 1 especlally those sectlons deallng with cultlvation.
All the colour plates are new and spectacular. They have not appeared In past Issues of
““Australlan Plants’” or any of our publications and they alone make thls book good value
at $3.00 plus 20c postage. Avallable August, 1973.

OTHER NEW BOOKS

All books reviewed, in fact any book on wildflowers or the Australian scene are
available by mail only, from the Editor, 860 Henry Lawson Drive, Picnic Point, N.S.W. 2213.
THE GRASS OF SOUTH-EAST QUEENSLAND by Tothill & Hacker — Price $8.00 plus 30c post.

Grass and its identification is a closed confused subject to most of us but the people
of S.E. Qld. are very fortunate. This 300 page book has lIdeal presentation for such a
subject. The introduction clearly describes the parts of the grass plant using sketches
followed by a key to all the genera. There Is also a plictorial key and the sketches should
enable anyone to determine the genus of a species being considered. The bulk of the book
comprises, on the left hand page, a large sketch of a species In each genus, with
enlarged Inserts of characteristic features, opposite, on the right hand page, a description
of this species with adequate reference to the sketches. Following this description
of this typical species in each genus is a key to other species In the genus and, where
necessary, sketches illustrating these key features.

HOW TO KNOW WESTERN AUSTRALIAN WILDFLOWERS by Blackall & Grieve

The Society is collaborating with W.A. University Press to produce the Vol. 4
of the above series. Good co!our slides are very hard to get, of the species treated. Will
you please forward direct to Prof. Grieve, Botany Dept., University of W.A., Nedlands,
W.A. what slides you have. Request him to examine the slides, retain those that may
be of use recording the names In a letter of reply and return to you, slides now required
as soon as possible.

The following genera are included in Vol. 4. Any species In these being required:
Solanaceae, Scrophulariaceae, Orobanchaceae, Lentibulariaceae, Myoporaceae, Plantaginaceae,
Rublaceae, Cucurbitaceae, Campanulaceae, Lobeliaceae, Goodeniaceae, Brunoniaceae,
Stylidiaceae, Compositae.

THE AUSTRALASIAN NATIVE ORCHID SOCIETY

. wishes to congratulate the committee and workers at Stony Range for thelr splendid
effort. For membership enquirles to this soclety or native orchids write to P.O. Box C106,
Clarence Street, Sydney, 2001.



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June, 1973 AUSTRALIAN PLANTS—NURSERYMEN Page 125—Vol. 7

Australian Native Plants in
Tubes
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Send stamped, addressed envelope for
list to . . .

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Page 126—Vol. 7 AUSTRALIAN PLANTS—SEEDSMEN June, 1973

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June, 1973 AUSTRALIAN PLANTS—MIMOSACEAE Page 127—Vol. 7

WATTLES
The genus Acacia is a most interesting group of plants for, although
all have bipinnate leaves (as shown for A. decurrens below) in their infant

stage many lose their true leaves and the leaf stalk assumes different shapes,
performing the function of leaves.

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PLATE 8—Acacia decurrens—Acacia spectabilis—Acacia cyanophylla—Acacia elata

Mimosaceae

Acacia alata, “Winged Wattle”, small straggling shrub, stems flattened,
winged, flowers yellow.

A. aneura, “Mulga”, a bushy shrub, phyllodes grey narrow, flowers yellow.

A. armata, pendulous shrub, phyllodes triangular to lance-shaped, spined
on stems, flowers yellow.

A. baileyana, “Cootamundra Wattle”, a small bushy tree, leaves grey pinnate,
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Page 128—Vol. 7 AUSTRALIAN PLANTS—MIMOSACEAE June, 1973

GROW WATTLES FROM SEED

Wattles are readily grown from seed as described on page 96. Everyone
can easily grow wattle trees and there is a wide range of species from
which to choose. You can grow the small bushy plants such as A. drummondii,
the open “Sunshine Wattle”, flowering Acacia with “thorns” such as A.
oxycedrus to ward off unwanted animals, or the free flowering ‘‘Sydney
Wattle”.

PLATE 9: Acacia elongata—Acacia longifolia—Acacia lineata—Acacia fimbriata



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June, 1973 AUSTRALIAN PLANTS—MIMOSACEAE Page 129—Vol. 7

The Sunshine
Wattle

Acacia
botrycephala

. botrycephala, “Sunshine Wattle”, an erect shrub, leaves coarsely pinnate
lighter beneath, flowers yellow.

brownii, a spreading shrub, phyllodes slender needle-like, flowers yellow.
. cultriformis, a tall bushy shrub, phyllodes wedge-shaped, flowers yellow.
. cyanophylla, a small tree, phyllodes long sickle-shaped, flowers deep
yellow. Plate 8.

dealbata, a small tree, leaves greyish pinnate, trunk grey, flowers yellow.
. decora, an erect shrub, phyllodes grey narrow oblong, flowers yellow.

. decurrens. ‘““Green Wattle”, a bushy tree, leaves finely pinnate, flowers
yellow. Plate 8.

. doratoxylon var. angustifolia, erect shrub, phyllodes long narrow, fls. yellow.
drummondii, a small erect shrub, leaves pinnate dark green, flowers yellow.
. echinula, a stiff bushy shrub, phyllodes tapered and needle-like, fls. yellow.
elata, ‘“Cedar Wattle”, a large bushy tree, leaves large pinnate dark
green, flowers pale yellow. Plate 8.

. elongata, erect bushy shrub, phyllodes long narrow, flowers deep
yellow. Plate 9.

. falcata, a tall shrub, phyllodes greyish sickle-shaped, flowers pale yellow.
fimbriata, tall bushy shrub, phyllodes linear to lance-shaped, fls. yellow.
Plate 9.

. hispidula, a small bushy shrub, phyllodes oblong, flowers pale yellow.
. ligulata, straggling shrub, phyllodes lance-shaped pendulous, fis. yellow.
. lineata, erect bushy shrub, phyllodes short narrow greyish, fls. yellow.
Plate 9.

. linifolia, a tall shrub, phyllodes long narrow dark green, flowers pale yellow.
. longifolia, “Sydney Wattle”, a bushy shrub, phyllodes oblong narrow to
broad, flowers yellow. Plate 9.

maidenii, a bushy tree, phyllodes broad lance-shaped, fls. pale yellow.
. melanoxylon, ‘“Blackwood”, a tall bushy tree, phyllodes long, fls. yellow.
. myrtifolia, a bushy shrub, phyllodes broad lance-shaped, fls. pale yellow.
. oxycedrus, erect bushy shrub, phyllodes triangular sharply pointed, fls.
yellow.

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A. parramattensis, a bushy tree, leaves dark green finely pinnate, flowers
yellow.

A. parvipinnula, a small tree, leaves finely pinnate brownish green, fls. yellow.

A. penninervis, a large erect tree, phyllodes long falcate, fls. pale yellow.

A. podalyriifolia, “Queensland Wattle”, a small bushy tree, phyllodes grey
round to oblong, flowers deep yellow.

A. prismifolia, straggling shrub, phyllodes elliptical sickle-shaped, fls. yellow.

A. prominens, tall bushy shrub, phyllodes grey narrow lance-shaped, fls. yel.

A. pubescens, a bushy erect shrub, leaves finely pinnate greyish, fls. yellow.

A. saliciformis, a pendulous tall shrub, phyllodes narrow lance-shaped, fls.
pale yellow.

A. spectabilis, “Mudgee Wattle”, a tall bushy shrub, leaves pinnate grey,
flowers deep yellow. Plate 8.

*A. suaveolens, an erect shrub, phyllodes narrow lance-shaped, fls. pale yellow.

A. trinervata, a bushy shrub, phyllodes lance-shaped greyish, flowers yellow.

A. triptera, a spreading shrub, phyllodes flattened hook-shaped, fls. yellow.

*A. ulicifolia, “‘Prickly Moses”, a spreading shrub, phyllodes narrow tapered
and needle-like, flowers yellow.

A. vestita, a pendulous shrub, phyllodes soft greyish globular, fls. yellow.

Albizia lophantha, an erect shrub, leaves pinnate, flowers pale yellow.

Myoporaceae

Myoporum debile, prostrate herb, leaves narrow lance-shaped, fls. white,
fruit pink.

Myrtaceae

Acmena smithii, “Lillypilly”, a bushy tree in rainforest, leaves shiny lance-
shaped, flowers white, fruit cream.

*Angophora cordifolia, a straggling shrub, leaves rough heart-shaped, fls. white.

*A. costata, “Red Gum”, an erect tree, leaves lance-shaped, bark pink,
flowers white.

Backhousia anisata, a bushy shrub in rainforest, leaves lance-shaped, wavy
on edges, flowers cream.

B. citriodora, a bushy shrub in rainforest, leaves lance-shaped, fls. white.

Baeckea imbricata, a bushy shrub, leaves round, flowers white.

B. linifolia, a pendulous shrub, foliage fine, flowers white.

B. ramosissima, a small spreading shrub, leaves small linear, flowers pink.

B. virgata, a tall bushy shrub, leaves small narrow oblong, fls. white. Plate 11.

Beaufortia purpurea, slender shrub, lvs. greyish narrow lance-shaped, fls.
crimson purple.

Callistemon citrinus, “Crimson Bottlebush”, bushy shrub, leaves lance-shaped,
fls. crimson.

. lilacinus, an erect shrub, leaves narrow lance-shaped, flowers lilac.

. linearis, ‘“‘Narrow Leaf Bottlebrush”, erect bushy shrub, leaves narrow
stiff, fls. red.

. pinifolius, a bushy shrub, leaves narrow, flowers green.

. rigidus, “Stiff Bottlebrush”, a stiff bushy shrub, leaves stiff narrow lance-
and partly sickle-shaped, flowers red. Plate 10.

. salignus, “White Bottlebrush”, a tall shrub to small tree, leaves narrow
lance-shaped, flowers white to red. Plate 10.

. viminalis, ‘“Weeping Bottlebrush”, pendulous shrub, leaves narrow lance-
shaped, fls. red.

Calothamnus asper, a bushy shrub, leaves variable, flowers red. Plate 10.

C. villosus, a bushy shrub, leaves narrow linear grey, flowers red.
Calytrix fraseri, small bushy shrub, leaves small, fls. deep pink anthers yellow.

*C. tetragona, an erect slender shrub, leaves tiny, flowers pale pink.

Chamaelaucium uncinatum, a bushy shrub, leaves slender, fls. pink to red.

Darwinia citriodora, bushy shrub, leaves lance-shaped light green, fls. reddish.

*D. fascicularis, a bushy shrub, leaves slender, flowers white and red.
D. rhadinophylla, a prostrate shrub, leaves slender greyish, flowers red.

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June, 1973 AUSTRALIAN PLANTS—MYRTACEAE Page 131—Vol. 7

Eucalyptus botryoides, ‘“‘Swamp Mahogany”, a large bushy tree, bark rough
stringy, leaves lance-shaped, flowers white.

E. camaldulensis, ‘‘River Gum”, an erect bushy tree, bark smooth grey,
leaves narrow lance-shaped, flowers white.

E. citriodora, ‘“Lemon Scented Gum”, a tall slender tree, bark smooth dove
grey, leaves lance-shaped, flowers white.

E. eximia, “Yellow Bloodwood”, an erect bushy tree, bark scaly yellowish,
leaves lance-shaped, flowers white.

E. ficifolia, *‘Red Flowering Gum”, a bushy tree, bark rough scaly, fls. red.

*E. gummifera, ‘‘Bloodwood”, a tall bushy tree, bark rough scaly, leaves
lance-shaped.

PLATE 10: Calothemnus asper—Eucalyptus leucoxylon var. macrocarpa—Callistemon salignus—
Callistemon rigidus



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haemastoma, “Scribbly Gum’’, a small tree, bark smooth grey and cream,
leaves lance-shaped, flowers white.

lehmannii, a bushy tree, bark rough, leaves lance-shaped, flowers green.
leucoxylon var. macrocarpa, a small slender tree, bark smooth, leaves
lance-shaped, flowers red. Plate 10.

maculata, ‘“Spotted Gum”, tall tree, bark grey smooth, leaves lance-
shaped, fls. white.

obtusiflora, a small mallee, leaves broad lance-shaped, flowers cream.
pauciflora, “Snow Gum”, small tree, bark smooth grey, leaves lance-
shaped, fls. white.

. pilularis, “Blackbutt”, a tall erect tree, bark rough at base, smooth above,

leaves lance-shaped, flowers white.
piperita, ‘“Sydney Peppermint”’, a spreading tree, bark rough greyish,
stringy, leaves lance-shaped, flowers white.

. preissiana, ‘“Bell Fruited Mallee”, a straggling shrub, leaves oblong

lance-shaped, flowers deep yellow.

. pulverulenta, a small spreading tree, leaves grey opposite round, fls. white.
. punctata, “Grey Gum”, spreading tree, bark grey patchy, leaves lance-

shaped, fls. white.

. rubida, a small bushy tree, bark smooth grey, leaves lance-shaped, fls. white.
. scoparia, tall slender tree, bark smooth pink, leaves lance-shaped, fls. white.

*Kunzea ambigua, a shrub to small tree, leaves small oval, fls. white. Plate 11.

K.
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baxteri, an erect bushy shrub, leaves small oval, flowers red.
capitata, an erect slender shrub, leaves small elliptical, fls. pink. Plate 11.

*Leptospermum attenuatum, tall bushy shrub, bark stringy, leaves elliptical,

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. flavescens, a tall shrub, leaves narrow elliptical, flowers cream.

. juniperinum, a bushy shrub, leaves pointed, flowers white.

. lanigerum, a spreading shrub, leaves linear oblong, flowers cream.

. liversidgei, a bushy shrub, leaves fine and numerous, flowers pink.

. petersonii, ‘“‘Lemon Scented Tea-tree”, erect bushy shrub, leaves lance-

shaped, flowers white.

. scoparium var. rotundifolium, a bushy shrub, leaves round, flowers pink.
. squarrosum, ‘““Peach Flowered Tea-tree”, bushy shrub, leaves heart-shaped,

pointed, flowers pink.

Melaleuca armillaris, large bushy shrub to small tree, leaves fine dark green,

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fls. white.

. citrina, a bushy shrub, leaves heart-shaped, flowers yellow.
. decussata, an erect shrub, leaves oblong opposite grey, flowers mauve.

erubescens, a bushy shrub, leaves small narrow, flowers mauve.

. huegellii, large bushy spreading shrub, leaves elliptical, flowers cream.
. hypericifolia, a large bushy shrub, leaves broad elliptical, fls. light red.

incana, a pendulous shrub, leaves soft grey, fls. yellow. Plate 11.
lateritia, “‘Robin Redbreast Shrub”, an erect shrub, leaves narrow light
green, flowers orange to red.

pulchella, an erect shrub, leaves heart-shaped, flowers pink.
quinquenervia, a bushy erect tree, leaves lance-shaped, flowers white.

. squarrosa, a bushy shrub, leaves heart-shaped pointed, flowers lemon.
. thymifolia, a small bushy shrub, leaves elliptical, flowers pink.

. uncinatum, an erect bushy shrub, leaves narow stiff, flowers light yellow.
. wilsonii, a spreading shrub, leaves narrow lance-shaped, flowers mauve.

*Micromyrtus ciliata, a small bushy shrub, leaves tiny, flowers small white.
Syzygium crebrinerve, ‘“Lillypilly”, bushy tree, leaves lance-shaped, fls.

white, fruit pink.

Tristania conferta, ‘“‘Brush Box”, bushy tree, leaves broad lance-shaped,

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June, 1973 AUSTRALIAN PLANTS—MYRTACEAE Page 133—Vol. 7

MYRTLES-BOTTLE BRUSHES-TEA TREES
A large family that includes red flowered bottle brush as shown in
colour on page 101 and others with “pom-pom” flower heads in colours
ranging from white through yellow to pinks and reds. The honey myrtle
shown below provides contrast of colour to other more brightly flowered
plants and a ‘“mecca” for bees and birds.

Photography by Frank Hurley Colour plate by courtesy of John Sands Pty. Ltd.

KUNZEA AMBIGUA
Kunzea ambigua is one of the two species of Kunzea found in the
reserve. A natural hybrid between this and the pink flowered Kunzea capitata
was found in an area near the reserve and has been successfully propagated
and planted out. The flowers are pink and the growth intermeQiate betwegn
the two species. Kunzea is one of the many genera found in the family
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Verticordia chrysantha, a small bushy shrub, leaves narrow yellowish green,
flowers yellow. Plate 11.

Nymphaeaceae

Nymphaea gigantea, Blue Waterlily, an aquatic plant in pool, leaves round,
flowers blue.

Orchidaceae

*Acianthus fornicatus, small herb, leaves heart-shaped at ground level, fls.
small brown.

PLATE 11: Kunzea capitata—Kunzea ambigua—Melaleuca incana—Verticordia chrysantha—
Baeckea virgata—Bursaria spinosa—Pittosporum undulatum



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June, 1973 AUSTRALIAN PLANTS—ORCHIDACEAE Page 135—Vol. 7

NATIVE ORCHIDS
Details of cultivation are given on page 102. Native orchids are grown
in moist places and a feature of the park is the large flowering sprays of
Dendrobium speciosum the “Rock Orchid”, so easily grown.

PLATE 12: 1. Dendrobium teretifolium; 2. Dendrobium kingianum; 3. Dendrobium beckleri;
4. Dendrobium falcorostrum; 5. Dendrobium gracilicaule.

Bulbophyllum crassulifolium, a creeping plant in tree, leaves fleshy elliptical,
flowers small yellow.

B. exiguum, a small creeping plant in tree, leaves elliptical on small pseudo-
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Caladenia alba, a small herb, with single leaf at ground level, flowers white.
Dendrobium aemulum, “‘Ironbark Orchid”, an epiphyte on trees, pseudobulbs,
short leaves oval, flowers white with pink.
D. beckleri, epiphyte with short stiff pencil-like leaves, fls. cream with
purple. Plate 12.
. cucumerinum, creeping epiphyte on tree, leaves cucumber-shape, fls.
white with pink.
. falcorostrum, ‘“Beech Orchid”, an epiphyte with light green fluted
pseudobulbs, leaves lance-shaped, flowers white. Plate 12.
. gracilicaule, an epiphyte, pseudobulbs slender, leaves lances-shaped,
flowers small cream with brown. Plate 12.
. gracillimum, an epiphyte with long pseudobuibs, leaves lance-shaped,
flowers cream to yellow.
. kingianum, an epiphyte growing on rocks, pseudobulbs tapered, leaves
lance-shaped, flowers pink. Plate 12.
. linguiforme, *“Tongue Orchid”, a creeping piant, leaves tongue-shaped,
fls. white.
. pugioniforme, a pendulous, epiphyte, leaves lance-shaped sharply pointed.
. speciosum, ‘“Rock Orchid”, a plant forming large clumps on rocks,
pseudo bulbs thick and tapered, leaves elliptical, fls. white to yellow.
. speciosum var. hillii, resembling former, but pseudobulbs longer and not
tapered, flowers smaller.
. teretifolium, pendulous epiphyte, leaves long and pencil-like, fls. white
with brown. Plate 12.
. tetragonum, a pendulous epiphyte, pseudobulbs square and tapered,
leaves oval, flowers cream and brown.
Diuris maculata, small herb with several grass-like leaves, fls. yellow with
brown markings.
Glossodia major, a small herb with single leaf, flowers blue with white.
Liparis reflexa, a rock-growing plant with soft light green pseudobulbs and
leaves, flowers small yellow.
L. coelogynoides, a creeping plant on trees with small pseudobulbs and
leaves, flowers small yellow.
Plectorrhiza tridentata, “Tangle Orchid”, an epiphyte, leaves flat and narrow,
flowers small greenish yellow with red.
*Pterostylis acuminata, ‘‘Greenhood”, a herb with a rosette of soft leaves at
ground level, flowers small cream green and brown.
*P. concinna, ‘“Greenhood”, a herb with a rosette of soft leaves at ground
level, flowers small cream and green.
P. curta, “Greenhood”, a herb with a rosette of leaves at ground level, flower
single cream green and brown with labellum twisted.
P. longifolia, “Greenhood”, a herb with leaves at ground level and leaves on
flowering stem, several flowers green with brown.
P. nutans, ‘“Greenhood”, resembling the former but flower bent forward.
Sarcochilus falcatus, “Orange Blossom Orchid”, an epiphyte with flat light
green falcate-shaped leaves, flowers white with yellow.
S. olivaceus, an epiphyte resembling former but leaves less falcate and
darker green, flowers yellow green.

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DENDROBIUM TETRAGONUM

Palmae

Archontophoenix cunninghamiana, ‘‘Bangalow Palm”, a slender palm with
large pinnate fronds, flowers lilac.

Linospadix monostachya, ‘“Walking Stick Palm”, a small palm with small
pinnate fronds.

Livistona australis, ‘“‘Cabbage Tree Palm”, robust palm with fan-shaped
fronds, fls. yellow.

Papilionaceae

Aotus ericoides, a bushy shrub, leaves narrow, flowers yellow.

*“Bossiaea heterophylla, erect shrub, leaves few, flowers yellow red in winter.
Plate 13.

B. lenticularis, a bushy shrub, leaves round greyish, flowers yellow and red.

B. rhombifolia, a bushy shrub leaves rhomboid, flowers yellow and red.

B. scolopendria, a leafless shrub with flattened stems, flowers dark yellow,
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Pea Flowered Plants

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PLATE 13: Brachysema lanceolatum; Oxylobium ilicifolium; Bossiaea scolopendria; Bossiaea
heterophylla; Oxylobium robustum.

Brachysema lanceolatum, “Swan River Pea”, a bushy shrub, leaves broad
lance-shaped greyish, flowers red. Plate 13.

Chorizema cordatum, a bushy shrub, leaves heart-shaped, fls. orange and red.
Plate 14.

C. ilicifolium, resembling the former but leaves toothed and flowers on a
longer slender inflorescence.

Daviesia acicularis, small bushy shrub, leaves sharp and needle-like, fls.
deep red and yellow.

D. latifolia, an upright shrub, leaves broad elliptical, flowers red and yellow.



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Pea Flowered Plants

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retorta; Pultenaea stipularis.

D. ulicifolia, a stiff shrub, branches angular, spines on stems, leaves ovate
to narrow linear, flowers red and yellow.

*Dillwynia retorta, “‘Eggs and Bacon”, a bushy shrub with fine narrow leaves,
flowers yellow and red. Plate 14.

D. sericea, a bushy shrub, leaves fine narrow, flowers orange and red.

Erythrina vespertilio, a bushy shrub, leaves in two leaflets, flowers red.

Glycine clandestina, a slender climber, leaves with 3 leaflets, flowers small
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Pea Flowered Plants

PLATE 15: Top: Hovea lanceolata—Indigofera australis; Centre: Kennedia rubicunda; Bottom:
Kennedia prostrata.

Hovea acuminata, bushy shrub, leaves lance-shaped with extended point,
fls. purple.

H. lanceolata, erect bushy shrub, leaves broadly lance-shaped, fls. purple.
Plate 15.

*H. linearis, a small erect shrub, leaves linear, flowers purple.

H. longifolia, an erect bushy shrub, leaves linear hairy, flowers purple.

Indigofera australis, a bushy shrub, leaves pinnate, flowers pink. Plate 15.



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GOMPHOLOBIUM GRANDIFLORUM
Gompholobium grandiflorum, an erect bushy shrub with 3 narrow sharply
pointed leaflets, flowers yellow.

*@G. latifolium, “Glory Wedge Pea”, an erect bushy shrub, with leaves in
3 flat leaflets, flowers yellow large. Plate 14.

Goodia lotifolia, a bushy shrub, leaves with 3 leaflets, flowers yellow.

Hardenbergia comptoniana, resembling H. violacea, but leaves with 3 leaflets,
fls. blue.

*H. violacea, ‘‘False Sarsaparilla”, a climbing or erect plant, leaves ovate to
lance-shaped, flowers purple, pink or white.

Jacksonia scoparia, a leafless shrub, flowers yellow.

Kennedia beckxiana, climber with smooth tri-foliate leaves, fls. salmon
red with green.

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K. nigricans, vigorous creeper with dark green trifoliate leaves, fls. black
with yellow.

K. procurrens, a small prostrate plant with trifoliate leaves, flowers red.

K. prostrata, “Travelling Postman”, a prostrate plant with light green trifoliate
leaves, flowers bright red. Plate 15.

K. rubicunda, “Red Bean”, a vigorous creeper, leaves trifoliate with rusty
coloured hairs, flowers red with black base. Plate 15.

Oxylobjum ilicifolium, an erect shrub with 3-lobed toothed leaves, flowers
yellow with red. Plate 13.

O. robustum, a spreading shrub, leaves narrow, flowers yellow. Plate 13.

Platylobium formosum, erect shrub, leaves broad lance-shaped, fls. yellow
and red.

Psoralea adscendens, small shrub, leaves dark green with 3 leaflets, fls.
reddish purple.

P. patens, a small shrub, leaves with 3 leaflets, flowers pink.

Pultenaea daphnoides, erect shrub, leaves linear wedge-shaped, fls. yellow
and red.

P. flexilis, a large bushy shrub to small tree, leaves small elliptical, flowers
yellow. Plate 14.

*P. stipularis, an erect shrub, leaves narrow numerous, flowers yellow. Plate 14.

P. villosa, a soft pendulous shrub, leaves soft hairy, flowers yellow.

Viminaria juncea, a pendulous leafless shrub, flowers yellow.

Philydraceae
Philydrum lanuginosum, a reed-like water plant in pool, flowers yellow.

Piperaceae

Peperomia leptostachya, a soft herb on rocks and trees, leaves round fleshy
opposite, flowers minute in slender spike.

P. tetraphylla, a small herb on trees and rocks, leaves round small in
groups of four, flowers minute in spikes.

Pittosporaceae

*Billardiera scandens, a slender twining plant, leaves lance-shaped, fls. yellow.

Bursaria spinosa, ‘“‘Blackthorn”, erect shrub, leaves small, spines on stems,
fls. cream. Plate 11.

Hymenosporum flavum, erect tall tree, leaves broad lance-shaped, fls.
yellow and cream.

Marianthus erubescens, slender twining plant, leaves elliptical, flowers orange.

Pittosporum phillyreoides, slender pendulous shrub, leaves narrow, fls.
yellow, fruit yellow.

P. revolutum, bushy shrub, leaves oblong to elliptical, fls. yellow, fruit
large yellow.

*P. undulatum, bushy tree, leaves shiny lance-shaped, fls. cream, fruit
yellow. Plate 11.

Sollya heterophylla, a twining to bushy plant, leaves dark green oblong
lance-shaped, flowers blue or pink.

Podocarpaceae
*Podocarpus spinulosus, a straggling shrub with narrow lance-shaped leaves,
an unusual cone-bearing plant, fruit blackish purple.
Proteaceae
*Banksia asplenifolia, a spreading shrub, leaves oblong dark green greyish
beneath, flowers green. Plate 16.
B. collina, a bushy shrub, leaves narrow long finely toothed, fls. bronze
and orange.
*B. ericifolia, ‘““Heath-leaf Banksia”, a bushy shrub to small tree, leaves narrow
small light green, flowers orange. Plate 16.
. integrifolia, a shrub to small tree, leaves oblong to lance-shaped grey
beneath, flowers yellow.
. marginata, a bushy shrub with narrow dark green leaves, flowers yellow.
. robur, straggling shrub, leaves large oblong to elliptical, fls. green.

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«B. serrata, a large bushy tree with rough bark, leaves elliptical oblong-
toothed, flowers greyish yellow. Plate 16. Full colour, page 97.
leaves narrow long, flowers orange and bronze

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PLATE 17: Persoonia laevis—Persoonia pinifolia—Grevillea punicea—Grevillea buxifolia—
Grevillea banksii.

Grevillea alpina, a pendulous shrub, leaves oval, flowers orange and red.

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arenaria, a bushy shrub, ieaves narrow lance-shaped, flowers red and
green in pairs.

. banksii, a large bushy shrub, leaves pinnately lobed, flowers red. Plate 17.
. barklyana, a spreading shrub, leaves oblong linear, flowers red. Plate 18.

baueri, a shrub, leaves soft, elliptical, flowers white and pink. Pl. 18.

. bipinnatifida, shrub, leaves stiff pinnately lobed, fls. reddish orange.
. caleyi, a shrub, leaves soft pinnately lobed, flowers deep red. Plate 18.
. capitellata, a bushy shrub, leaves oval, flowers reddish black.

. dielsiana, bushy shrub, leaves divided needle-like, fls. reddish cream.



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Photography by E. A. Wilksch

GREVILLEA BUXIFOLIA

Grevillea buxifolia, “Grey Spider Flower”, upright bushy shrub, leaves oval,

flowers grey. Plate 17 and above in colour.
. glabrata, a tall bushy shrub, leaves lobed greyish, flowers white.
. hookerana, large spreading shrub, leaves greyish pinnately lobed, fls. red.
. lavandulacea, shrub, leaves narrow sharply pointed, fls. red and cream.
. linearifolia, spreading bushy shrub, leaves narrow, fls. white to pale pink.
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G. longistyla, a spreading shrub, leaves pinnate, flowers orange and yellow.

G. mucronulata, a bushy shrub, leaves oval, flowers green with purple brown.

G. paniculata, spreading bushy shrub, leaves divided and needle-like, fls. white.

*QG. punicea, “Red Spider Flower”, erect to bushy shrub, leaves oval, fls. red.
Plate 17.

G. ramosissima, small straggling shrub, leaves divided toothed, flowers cream.

G. robusta, “Silky Oak”, an erect tree, leaves large divided, flowers orange.

G. rosmarinifolia, large bushy shrub, leaves narrow needle-like, fls. pink
and white.

G. sericea, “Pink Spider Flower”, erect shrub, leaves elliptical, fls. pink.
Plate 18.

G. sessilis, a large bushy shrub, leaves large divided, flowers cream.

G. shiressii, a tall shrub, leaves long, flowers green with purple brown.

G. thelemanniana, a spreading shrub, leaves divided, flowers scarlet.

G. tridentifera, a prostrate shrub, leaves divided light green, fls. white.

G. trifida, stiff spreading bushy shrub, leaves 3-lobed grey sharply-pointed,
fls. white.

Hakea bakerana, a spreading shrub, leaves needle-like, flowers pink and white.

H. corymbosa, erect stiff shrub, leaves flat grey narrow sharply pointed,
fls. green.

*H. dactyloides, bushy shrub, leaves lanceolate, flowers white.

H. laurina, “Pincushion Hakea”, large bushy shrub, leaves flat lance-like,
fls. pink and white.

H. orthorrhyncha, a bushy shrub with forked sharply pointed leaves, fls. red.

H. purpurea, a spreading shrub, leaves forked sharply pointed, fls. red.

H. salicifolia, large bushy shrub to small tree, leaves lance-shaped, flowers

white.

*H. sericea, a bushy shrub, leaves needle-like, flowers cream. Plate 18.

*H. teretifolia, ‘‘Dagger Hakea”, tall straggling shrub, leaves long, needle-
like, fls. white.

Hicksbeachia pinnatifolia, erect shrub to small tree, leaves large stiff
pinnately lobed.

*|sopogon anemonifolius, a spreading shrub, leaves divided, flowers yellow.

*|. anethifolius, an erect shrub, leaves finely divided, flowers yellow.

*Lambertia formosa, ‘“Mountain Devil”, bushy shrub, leaves narrow pointed,
fls. reddish pink.

Lomatia silaifolia, an erect shrub, leaves much divided, flowers cream.

Macadamia tetraphylla, erect shrub small tree, leaves tough toothed lance-
shaped, fls. pale pink.

*Persoonia lanceolata, an erect bushy shrub, leaves lance-shaped, fls. yellow.

*P. laevis, ““Geebung”, tall straggling shrub, bark flaky, leaves flat oblong,
fls. yellow. Plate 17.

P. linearis, a bushy shrub, leaves long flat and narrow, flowers yellow.

P. pinifolia, *“Geebung”, bushy shrub, leaves long and slender, fls. yellow.
Plate 17.

Petrophile sessilis, an erect shrub, leaves divided, flowers yellow.

Stenocarpus sinuatus, ‘“Wheel Tree”, erect bushy tree, leaves lobed, fls.
orange red.

Telopea speciosissima, erect shrub, leaves toothed oblong to lance-shaped,
fls. red. Emblem of N.S.W.—The Waratah.

*Xylomelum pyriforme, erect shrub, leaves leathery lance-shaped, fls. brown.

Ranunculaceae

Clematis aristata, a twining plant, leaves lance-shaped, flowers white.

C. glycinoides, a twining plant, leaves compound, flowers cream.

Rhamnaceae

Alphitonia excelsa, “Red Ash”, erect tree, leaves elliptical grey beneath,
fls. yellow small.

Emmenosperma alphitonioides, ‘“Bonewood”, an erect bushy tree, leaves
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Pomaderris andromedifolia, bushy shrub, leaves small elliptical, fls. yellow
small in heads.

P. discolor, a tall bushy shrub, leaves elliptical grey beneath, flowers yellow.

P. lanigera, bushy shrub, leaves broad lance-shaped, soft hairy, fls. yellow.
Plate 22.

P. multiflora, a bushy shrub, leaves elliptical, flowers yellow.

Rosaceae

Rubus rosifolius, “Wild Raspberry”, a scrambling plant, stems with prickles,
leaves pinnate, flowers white, fruit light red.

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PLATE 19: Boronia mollis—Boronia ledifolia—Boronia serrulata; Boronia floribunda—Boronia
denticulata.

Rutaceae

Boronia denticulata, erect shrub, leaves narrow lance-shaped finely toothed,
fls. pale pink. Plate 19.

B. falcifolia, a small shrub, leaves narrow fine, flowers deep pink.

B. floribunda, *Pale Pink Boronia”, a small bushy shrub, leaves finely
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mollis, a bushy shrub, leaves coarsely pinnate hairy, fls. deep pink.
fraseri, a small bushy shrub, leaves coarsely pinnate, flowers pink.

. heterophylla, an erect shrub, leaves tri-lobed to pinnate, flowers red.

ledifolia, a shrub, leaves narrow lance-shaped, flowers pink. Plate 19.

. megastigma, “Brown Boronia”, a slender shrub, leaves narrow arranged

around stem, flowers brown with yellow.

. muelleri, an erect shrub, leaves pinnate, flowers pale pink.
. microphylla, a small bushy shrub, leaves small pinnate, fls. pale pink.
. pinnata, erect to spreading bushy shrub, leaves stiffly pinnate, fls. pink.



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PLATE 20: Eriostemon myoporoides—Eriostemon australasius—Crowea saligna—Eriostemon

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hispidulus (centre)—Eriostemon buxifolius.

polygalifolia, a small shrub, leaves narrow lance-shaped spreading by
underground rhizomes, flowers pale pink.

scabra, a bushy shrub, leaves coarsely pinnate.

serrulata, ‘“Native Rose”, slender bushy shrub, leaves rhomboid, fls.
pale to deep pink. Plate 19. Colour plate page 109.

thujona, an erect shrub resembling B. pinnata, leaves strongly aromatic.
owea exalata, a small bushy shrub, leaves narrow, flowers pink.

saligna, bushy shrub, leaves lance-shaped, fls. deep pink to white. Plate 20.

Diplolaena grandiflora, bushy shrub, leaves broad lance-shaped, fls. red.
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PLATE 21: Phebalium dentatum—Phebalium squamulosum—Ziera laevigata—Correa alba.

*E. buxifolius, a bushy shrub, leaves obovate, flowers white to pink. Plate 20.

E. hispidulus, a bushy shrub, leaves broad linear rough, fls. white. Plate 20.

E. myoporoides, a bushy shrub, leaves lance-shaped greyish green, flowers
white to pale pink. Plate 20.

Flindersia australis, an erect tree, leaves compound, flowers small white.

Correa alba, a bushy shrub, leaves grey oblong elliptical, flowers white.
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PLATE 22: Pomaderris lanigera—Dodonaea triquetra—Pimelea linifolia—Hibbertia pedunculata
Hibbertia scandens.

C. baeuerlenii, an erect shrub, leaves elliptical rough, fls. greenish yellow.

C. reflexa, a spreading shrub, leaves rough brownish green lance- to
narrow heart-shaped, flowers red with green.

C. “mannii”’, a small bushy shrub, leaves elliptical, flowers pink.
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PHEBALIUM SQUAMULOSUM

Phebalium dentatum, an erect bushy shrub to small tree, leaves linear,
flowers pale yellow. Plate 21.

P. squameum, a shrub to small tree, leaves lance-shaped greyish fls. cream.

P. squamulosum, bushy shrub, leaves lance-shaped dark green and brown,
fls. yellow. Plate 21.

Philotheca salsolifolia, a small shrub, leaves narrow, flowers pale mauve.

«Zjeria laevigata, small slender shrub, leaves trifoliate, fls. white to pale pink.
Plate 21.

#7. pilosa, small bushy shrub, leaves trifoliate hairy, flowers white small.

%7 smithii, erect shrub, leaves trifoliate large dark green, fls. white small.



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Sapindaceae

Dodonaea boroniifolia, ‘“Hop-bush’” a bushy shrub, leaves pinnate, flowers
pink tiny, fruit red.

*D. triquetra, an erect shrub, leaves dark green elliptical, flowers white tiny,
fruit yellow green. Plate 22.

Scrophulariaceae

Parahebe perfoliata, a spreading shrub, leaves grey stem-clasping, fls. violet.

Solanaceae

Solanum aviculare, a tall spreading bush, leaves lobed, flowers violet.

Thymelaeaceae

Pimelea ferruginea, a bushy shrub, leaves round, flowers pink in heads.

P. ligustrina, erect bushy shrub, leaves broad lance-shaped, fls. white in
heads.

*P. linifolia, ‘“Rice Flower”, an erect shrub, leaves greyish green narrow
to narrow lance-shaped, flowers white in heads. Plate 22.

P. rosea, a small shrub, leaves narrow lance-shaped, flowers pink in heads.

Sterculiaceae

Brachychiton acerifolium, “Flame Tree”, erect growing tree, leaves lobed,
fls. red.

B. rupestre, ‘“‘Bottle Tree’, a small tree, leaves entire or lobed, fls. cream.

*Lasiopetalum ferrugineum, a straggling shrub, leaves soft covered with brown
hairs, flowers brownish cream.

Stylidiaceae

Stylidium graminifolium, “Trigger Plant”, a tufted grass-like plant, fls. pink.

S. laricifolium, an erect perennial herb, leaves narrow light green, flowers
pale pink.

Tremandraceae

Tetratheca ericifolia, “Black Eyed Susan”, small plant with small oval leaves,
fis. pink.

Umbelliferae

*Actinotus helianthi, *‘Flannel Flower”, erect herb, leaves grey divided, fls. white.
Colour plate on page 109.

*A. minor, a small scrambling herb, leaves small divided, flowers white.

Hydrocotyle acutiloba, prostrate violet-like plant, leaves round, fls. tiny cream.

H. tripartita, prostrate herb, leaves light green divided, flowers tiny cream.

Platysace ericoides, erect shrub, leaves narrow fine, flowers white in heads.

*P. lanceolata, erect shrub, leaves narrow lance-shaped to orbicular, fls.

white in heads.

Trachymene caerulea, an annual herb, leaves divided, flowers blue.

*Xanthosia pilosa, a small herb, leaves divided hairy, flowers small cream.

X. rotundifolia, ““Southern Cross”, an erect shrub, leaves round, flowers white.

Verbenaceae

Chloanthes stoechadis, an upright shrub, leaves greyish linear rough, flowers
pale yellow.

Clerodendrum tomentosum, a bushy shrub, leaves broad elliptical, flowers
white, fruit red with purple.

Violaceae

Viola betonicifolia, ““Violet”, a small tufted plant, leaves arrow-shaped, flowers
purple with white. Plate 4.

V. hederacea, “Native Violet”, a creeping plant, leaves kidney-shaped, flowers
bluish purple with white. Plate 4.

Vitaceae

Cissus antarctica, a climbing plant, leaves heart- to egg-shaped toothed,
flowers tiny cream, fruit purple.

C. hypoglauca, a climbing plant, leaves compound, flowers tiny, fruit purple.

Xanthorrhoeaceae

Xanthorrhoea arborea, “Black Boy”, “Grass Tree”, a plant with numerous long
narrow tough leaves arising from the top of plant, flowers cream.

X. hastile, resembling former plant but leaves narrower.



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PLATE 23—Ileft to right: Lomandra longifolia—Caustis pentandra—C. flexuosa—Gahnia clarkeii.

Lomandra filiformis, a slender clump-forming plant, leaves narrow slender
grass-like, flowers yellow in spikes.

L. longifolia, a clump-forming plant, leaves long and linear, flowers yellow
in long spikes. Plate 23.

L. multiflora, a small erect plant with narrow dark green grass-like leaves,
flowers yellowish brown in clusters on stem.

L. obliqua, a small clump-forming plant, leaves grey narrow slender arranged
in a fan-shaped manner, flowers yellow in spikes.

Zamiaceae

Macrozamia communis, ‘“‘Burrawang”, a palm-iike plant, leaves large dark
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BLUE WATER LILY

In error the species photographed above is Nymphaea capensis of South Africa.
This species can be distinguished from our native N. gigantea by the large appendages on
the stamens of the former species.

This photograph shows the long fleshy pedicel bearing these large blsexual flowers
The flowers have four sepals but numerous mauve petals. The outer larger stamens,
which may or may not be fertile and, in some cases may even be petoloid, grade Into the
shorter stamens in the centre. This species is distinguished from our only native N.S.W.
species by the relatively large staminal appendages seen in the photograph. The flat
stigmatic surface atop the many carpels can be clearly seen In the flower at top right.

Then genus Nymphaea contains about 40 spp. of which at least six are found In
Australia now, although this Includes some which have been introduced.

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