Leionema phylicifolium

Alpine Leionema (Phebalium)

Compact shrub with slightly downy stems.

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.