Scientific Name: Spyridium parvifolium var. parvifolium

Common Name: coast dustymiller

Family Classification (Clade): Eudicots

Family: Rhamnaceae

Threatened Species Status: Rare

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

Form Description: Erect, much-branched shrub, with grey-green, softly hairy leaves which have prominent veins.

Height (m): 0.15 – 0.5

Flowers: Salmon pink, 3mm wide, clustered in heads, with a distinctive honey smell.

Fruit: Capsule

Municipality
Circular HeadDorsetFlindersGlamorgan-Spring BayLatrobe
Plant Communities
Dry Eucalypt ForestHeathRiparian
Habitat Notes

Occurs in riparian, open woodland and heath habitats, and on rocky slopes.

General Notes

Resistant to Phytophthora cinnamomi.

Propagation Calendar

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Propagation Method
Seed

Seed Information

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.