Pimelea curviflora var. sericea
Curved Rice-flower
Slender erect hairy subshrub.
Additional information
- SynonymWas referred to as P. curviflora var. 1
- FamilyThymelaeaceae
- StoreyLower storey
- Size15-30 cm x 20-60 cm
- Plant groupingShrubs to 2m
- LeavesDull green silky-hairy elliptic leaves 2-25 mm x 1-6 mm, densely hairy below, margins curved in. Leaves paired or alternate.
- Flower colourYellow-green
- Flowering timeOctober to January
- FlowersSmall terminal or axillary heads of 4 or more flowers, sometimes partly reddish, hairy on outside. No bracts. Flowers bisexual or female.
- Bird attractingNo
- Butterfly attractingNectar for butterflies
- Frog habitatNo
- Growing conditionsWell drained dryish soil in forests and woodlands. Reshoots from the roots after fire. Moderate frost. Full sun to semi shade.
- Garden useSmall plant easily overlooked. Can be grown amongst native grasses.
- Commercially availableRarely
- Conservation statusScattered and uncommon within the Shire.
- Related speciesP. curviflora var. gracilis may occur in moist forests in the Shire. It is taller, 0.5-1.5 m high with leaves paler below, hairless to moderately hairy above, sparsely to moderately dense below.
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Photographer/s: 1 Giorgio De Nola, NatureShare ©; 2 Russell Best, NatureShare ©; 3 Swee Oon ©; 4 Helen Moss ©
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