Scientific Name: Odixia achlaena Endemic Having a natural distribution confined to a particular geographic region
Common Name: golden everlastingbush
Family Classification (Clade): Eudicots
Family: Asteraceae
Threatened Species Status: Rare
Permit: It is an offence to collect, disturb, damage or destroy this species unless under permit.
Form Description: Small shrub with many spreading/ascending branches and sticky yellow young growth.
Height (m): 1 – 2
Flowers: Daisy like flower heads, white, in terminal heads, profuse and very conspicuous.
Fruit: Achene
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Habitat Notes
Known only from a limited area near the coast in north-east Tasmania.
Site Tolerance
Dry, Exposed, Moist, Windy
Soil Tolerance
Fertile, Loam, Well-drained
Frost Tolerance
Hardy
General Notes
Adapts to a range of moderate to well drained soils and semi-shaded aspect. Pruning after flowering from an early age is beneficial. Flowers are long lasting.
Propagation Calendar
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Cutting Month
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Propagation Method
Seed Information
Seed Collection
When seed is mature seed heads loosen at the centre.
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
Surface sow or lightly cover.
Germination Time
2-4 weeks
Cutting & Division Information
Can be propagated from cuttings of firm young growth.