Nematolepis wilsonii

Shiny Nematolepis

Upright medium to tall shrub or small tree, branchlets warty, densely covered in silver to rusty scales.

SynonymPhebalium wilsonii
FamilyRutaceae
StoreyMiddle storey
Size3-10 m x 1.5-4 m
Plant groupingShrubs 1.5-10 m
LeavesGlossy dark green narrowly elliptic to lance-shaped leaves, densely silver-scaly below, 30-80 mm x 5-15 mm.
Flower colourWhite
Flowering timeAugust to October
FlowersAxillary cluster of 2-9 starry flowers to 10 mm across; stalks, sepals and outer petals densely scaly.
Bird attractingNo
Butterfly attractingNo
Frog habitatNo
Growing conditionsMoist well drained soil in tall forest and rainforest. Semi shade to dappled shade.
Garden useAttractive screening shrub for cool moist gardens.
Commercially availableSpecialist Australian plant nursery
Conservation statusVulnerable in Victoria to continued depletion. Known from very few sites all of which occur within the Shire in the Central Highlands. It is a small but protected population.