Scientific Name: Haloragis aspera

Common Name: rough raspwort

Family Classification (Clade): Eudicots

Family: Haloragaceae

Threatened Species Status: Vulnerable

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

Form Description: Dwarf, perennial herb.

Flowers: Very small green to red flowers, singly or 2 together, borne in terminal or axillary heads.

Fruit: Nut

Municipality
Break O’DayBrightonGlenorchyLatrobeSouthern Midlands
Plant Communities
Dry Eucalypt ForestHeathWet Eucalypt Forest
Habitat Notes

Widespread; common in forest and heathland, growing in a wide variety of soil types.

Site Tolerance

Dry, Exposed, Moist, Shady

Soil Tolerance

Clay, Fertile, Loam, Nutrient-poor, Well-drained

General Notes

Useful as pioneer plants for colonizing areas which have been disturbed, however it may become a pest as it is difficult to eradicate due to its deep root system.

Propagation Calendar

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  • Seed Collecting Month
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  • Sowing Month
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  • Cutting Month
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Propagation Method
Impractical Propagation material is too difficult to collect or conditions for propagation or cultivation are too specialized.

Seed Information

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 Treatment Notes

Germination can be slow.

Germination Time

At least 3-4 weeks

Cutting & Division Information

Can be grown from cuttings.