Scientific Name: Cryptandra exilis Endemic Having a natural distribution confined to a particular geographic region

Common Name: slender pearlflower

Family Classification (Clade): Eudicots

Family: Rhamnaceae

Threatened Species Status: Endangered

Permit: It is an offence to collect, disturb, damage or destroy this species unless under permit.

Form Description: Small, low-growing shrub with tiny flat leaves.

Flowers: Small and white, in clusters of 2-6 together at the ends of branches, resembling epacrid flowers.

Fruit: Capsule

Municipality
Break O’DayGlamorgan-Spring BayTasman
Plant Communities
No data available for this species
Habitat Notes

Tasman Peninsular and other areas near the east coast.

Propagation Calendar

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Propagation Method
Seed, Cuttings

Seed Information

Seed Collection

Difficult to grow from seed, although seed seems to have high viability.

Seed Treatment Method

Soaking Soak seed in water for 8-12 hours, changing the water 2-3 times.

Seed Treatment Notes

Smoke treatment does not appear to increase germination; soaking in warm or hot water may improve results.

Cutting & Division Information

Usually grown from cuttings.