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Image Credit: Anna Povey – with permission
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Image Credit: Anna Povey – with permission
Scientific Name: Conospermum hookeri Endemic Having a natural distribution confined to a particular geographic region
Common Name: tasmanian smokebush
Family Classification (Clade): Eudicots
Family: Proteaceae
Threatened Species Status: Vulnerable
Permit: It is an offence to collect, disturb, damage or destroy this species unless under permit.
Form Description: Variable dwarf to small shrub, branches erect, slender. Leaves sometimes twisted.
Height (m): 0.5 – 2
Flowers: Flowers white to cream, tubular, 0.7cm long, in dense clusters on single or branched stems.
Fruit: Nut – terminal tuft of hairs.
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Habitat Notes
Local near the coast in the east of the state. Grows in a wide range of soils.
Site Tolerance
Exposed, Moist, Windy
Soil Tolerance
Fertile, Loam, Nutrient-poor, Sandy, Well-drained
General Notes
Prefers well-drained position in partial sun but will tolerate dappled shade or full sun.
Propagation Calendar
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Propagation Method
Seed Information
Seed Collection
Seed mature over a long time and is released as soon as mature, making collection difficult. Immature seed will not germinate.
Seed Treatment Method
Standard Scatter seed thinly on to damp potting mix. Hold seed in place by covering with more potting mix to approximately the depth of the seed size.
Seed Storage Life
Short
Seed Treatment Notes
Most species are difficult to grow from seed as viability is usually low. Fresh seed gives best results. Seedling should be pricked out soon after germination. Seedlings are prone to damping off.
Germination Time
4-6 weeks
Cutting & Division Information
Difficult from cuttings.