Scientific Name: Vittadinia gracilis

Common Name: woolly new-holland-daisy

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: Perennial undershrub, stems and leaves with soft woolly hairs.

Height (m): 0.1 – 0.3

Flowers: Heads in loose leafy clusters.

Fruit: Achene – 4-7mm long, usually finely striate, downy, capillary bristles fawn or pale reddish-brown.

Municipality
BrightonCentral HighlandsClarenceDerwent ValleyGlamorgan-Spring BayGlenorchyHobartLauncestonNorthern MidlandsSorellSouthern Midlands
Plant Communities
No data available for this species
Habitat Notes

Widespread and frequent especially in dry stony places.

Site Tolerance

Dry, Rocky

Soil Tolerance

Nutrient-poor, Well-drained

Propagation Calendar

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Propagation Method
Seed

Seed Information

Seed Collection

Collect seed heads into paper bags and allow to dry. Rub seed heads on wire screens or break up by hand. Sieve to clean.

Seed Treatment Method

Leaching Some species require extended time in nature weathering prior to germination as chemical inhibitors are broken down in the seed coat. Replicate this process by flushing away the inhibitor with frequent washing e.g. place the seeds in a stocking in a toilet cistern and drape it over the top for easy handling.

Seed Storage Life

Short

Seed Treatment Notes

Seed does not appear to have an after-ripening period. Light is required for germination with many species. Soaking or leaching seed for 10 days may improve germination. Some species have best results at lower temperatures. Surface sow or lightly cover.

Germination Time

1-3 weeks