Correa reflexa var. lobatus

Common Correa

See Correa reflexa var. reflexa. Plants tend to be more erect.

FamilyRutaceae
StoreyLower storey
Size0.5-2 m x 1-2 m
Plant groupingShrubs to 2m
Flower colourGreen
Flowering timeMarch to August
FlowersDiffers from the typical form in that the flowers do not always have clasping leaves. The calyx has long triangular lobes.
Bird attractingNectar
Butterfly attractingNo
Frog habitatNo
Growing conditionsMoist well drained soils in foothill forests. Semi shade.
Garden useA good bird attracting shrub for shady sites. Pruning is beneficial to prevent legginess.
Commercially availableRarely
Conservation statusRare in Victoria with few known populations. Most populations may fall within the Shire.