Leionema phylicifolium

Alpine Leionema (Phebalium)

Compact shrub with slightly downy stems.

Additional information

• SynonymPhebalium phylicifolium
• FamilyRutaceae
• StoreyLower storey
• Size0.6-1.6 m X 0.6-2 m
• Plant groupingShrubs to 2m
• LeavesOblong-elliptic or narrow dark green leathery leaves 5-30 mm x 1.5-3 mm, downy white below, margins rolled under.
• Flower colourPale yellow
• Flowering timeOctober to January
• FlowersAxillary clusters of 1-3 starry flowers to 8 mm wide masses along stems, petals dotted with oil glands.
• Bird attractingNo
• Butterfly attractingNo
• Frog habitatNo
• Growing conditionsWell drained soil in subalpine eucalyptus woodland. Frost and snow tolerant. Full sun or semi shade.
• Garden useVery floriferous dense shrub for small gardens, especially in cool areas but performs well at lower levels. Useful as a low screen.
• Commercially availableSpecialist Australian plant nursery
• Conservation statusSignificant within the Shire. Known from very few local sites. More common outside the Shire boundary. Possibly occurs in Plant Community 16.

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