Scientific Name: Vittadinia muelleri

Common Name: narrowleaf 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: Small bright green herbaceous perennial.

Height (m): 0.1 – 0.15

Flowers: Small mauve daisy on long stalks.

Fruit: Achene

Municipality
BrightonCentral HighlandsClarenceDerwent ValleyGlamorgan-Spring BayGlenorchyHobartNorthern MidlandsSorellSouthern Midlands
Plant Communities
Grassland
Site Tolerance

Dry

Propagation Calendar

  • Flowering Month
    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
  • Seed Collecting Month
    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
  • Sowing Month
    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
  • Cutting Month
    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
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

For best results with daisies generally, surface sowing allows maximum light to trigger germination.