Scientific Name: Westringia rubiifolia Endemic Having a natural distribution confined to a particular geographic region
Common Name: sticky westringia
Family Classification (Clade): Eudicots
Family: Lamiaceae
Form Description: Much-branched, dense shrub. Leaves in whorls of 4.
Height (m): 0.3 – 1.5
Flowers: Small, open, 2-lipped, lower lip 3-lobed and spreading. White or pale pink spotted with lilac.
Fruit: Nutlet – splits into 4 segments at maturity, each with own seed.
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Habitat Notes
Widespread in wet eucalypt forests, along creeks and in alpine and sub-alpine areas.
Site Tolerance
Moist, Shady
Soil Tolerance
Fertile, Loam, Well-drained
Frost Tolerance
Hardy
Propagation Calendar
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Propagation Method
Seed Information
Seed Collection
Can be collected close to maturity and dried in a warm spot until seeds are released. If seeds are mature they fall out when branch is shaken.
Seed Treatment Method
Standard Scatter seed thinly on to damp potting mix. Hold seed in place by covering with more potting mix to approximately the depth of the seed size.
Seed Treatment Notes
Fresh seed may be successful but is still difficult. Plants with heavy seed crops may have low viability.
Cutting & Division Information
Usually grown from cuttings. No problems using heat and mist.