Scientific Name: Abrotanella forsteroides Endemic Having a natural distribution confined to a particular geographic region
Common Name: tasmanian cushionplant
Family Classification (Clade): Eudicots
Family: Asteraceae
Form Description: Hard, bright green herb forming cushions to 1m in diameter. Perennial, densely tufted.
Flowers: Tiny, solitary, white, growing on stem that protrudes from the leaves.
Fruit: 4 angled achene
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Habitat Notes
Dominant in bolster heath in eastern, central and western mountains. The western populations are coarser and larger in all their parts.
Site Tolerance
Exposed, Moist, Windy
Soil Tolerance
Nutrient-poor, Poorly-drained, Well-drained
General Notes
A sunny well-drained position with plenty of moisture in well-composted soil is needed but even so this species is not easy to grow. Ideal for rockeries or containers.
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Propagation Method
Seed Information
Seed Treatment Method
Surface Sow Sow seed finely on the surface of the potting mix and cover with just enough mix to hold the seed on the surface when watered.
Seed Storage Life
Short
Seed Treatment Notes
For best results with daisies generally, surface sowing allows maximum light to trigger germination.
Cutting & Division Information
From small cuttings.