Asterolasia asteriscophora ssp. albiflora
White Star-bush
Narrow upright shrub with hairy leaves & young stems.
Additional information
- FamilyRutaceae
- StoreyLower storey
- Size1-2 m x 1 m
- Plant groupingShrubs to 2m
- LeavesOblong to elliptic dull green leaves, downy brownish white below, 3-25 mm x 2-10 mm. Lightly aromatic.
- Flower colourWhite
- Flowering timeSeptember to November
- FlowersSmall clusters of starry flowers. The calyx is minute.
- Bird attractingNo
- Butterfly attractingNo
- Frog habitatNo
- Growing conditionsMoist well drained clay soils in open forests in the foothills. Moderately frost tolerant. Semi-shade and dappled shade.
- Garden useAttractive garden plant for shady conditions. Responds well to pruning. Suitable as a cut flower. The local form is known from only a few sites.
- Commercially availableRarely
- Conservation statusRare in Victoria with few known populations. All populations may fall within the Shire. Victorian endemic.
- Related speciesThis local variant is quite distinctive to the usual form which has larger leaves & lemon flowers.
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Photographer/s: Peter Kinchington ©
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