Scientific Name: Westringia brevifolia Endemic Having a natural distribution confined to a particular geographic region
Common Name: shortleaf westringia
Family Classification (Clade): Eudicots
Family: Lamiaceae
Form Description: Rounded, much-branched shrub with branchlets and lower leaf surfaces covered with silvery-white hairs. Leaves 4-10mm long and 1.2-3mm wide, occurring in whorls of 4.
Height (m): 0.5 – 1
Flowers: Solitary, near the ends of the branches. 5 calyx lobes more than half the length of tube.
Fruit: Nutlet – contains 4 seeds which are 2mm long, brown or grey and slightly flattened.
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Habitat Notes
Occasional in the north and on the west coast.
Frost Tolerance
Hardy
Propagation Calendar
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Propagation Method
Seed Information
Seed Collection
Seed is released at maturity, so fruits need to be monitored. Seed can be collected if it falls when branches are shaken, or capsules can be collected close to maturity and dried in a warm position until seed is released.
Seed Treatment Method
Smoke Smoke treatment improves germination in some species. Smokey products, e.g. smokey vermiculite, can be purchased and applied to the sown seed, or sown seeds can be treated directly with smoke from a source such as a drum with a fire and hose.
Seed Treatment Notes
Use fresh seed for best results. Seed viability may be lower in heavy crop years. Smoke treatment may improve results.
Germination Time
3-10 weeks
Cutting & Division Information
Propagation from cuttings is easiest. Grow from cuttings with a heel, from young plants only. Do not mist or the plant may rot.