Scientific Name: Spyridium lawrencei Endemic Having a natural distribution confined to a particular geographic region

Common Name: small-leaf dustymiller

Family Classification (Clade): Eudicots

Family: Rhamnaceae

Threatened Species Status: Vulnerable

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

Form Description: Small, erect or wiry, much-branched shrub with thick, leathery leaves 2-4mm long. The veins are indented on the upper surface of the leaves, and the lower surface is covered in short hairs.

Height (m): 0.3 – 0.6

Flowers: Flowers are 2mm wide, and occur in small dense heads on the ends of lateral branches. Whitish floral leaves resembling petals surround the flower heads.

Fruit: Capsule

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

Often associated with outcropping rocks and plates, or on generally open ground. Central east coast at Douglas-Apsley National Park and the Swan River, and the eastern Midlands along the St. Pauls River.

General Notes

Resistant to Phytophthora cinnamomi.

Propagation Calendar

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Propagation Method
Seed

Seed Information

Seed Collection

Seed is produced after one season’s flowering, develops over winter and is not released until the following year.

Seed Treatment Method

Hot Water Hot water is used to soften the hard seed case of some species. This replicates the weathering process. Pour hot (not boiling) water over the seeds and allow them to soak for 4-12 hours.

Seed Treatment Notes

Treat seed with hot water before sowing. When enough seed is available, Spyridium is suitable for direct seeding.