FAMILY:

RUTACEAE

Genus:

Eriostemon

species:

myoporoides

Common name:

Long-leaf wax flower, native daphne

Name derivation:

Genus: Greek erion - wool, stemon - stamen; species: resembling the genus Myoporum.

Growth habit:

Shrub.

Dimensions:

Height 1.5-3m, width 1.5-3m.

Foliage:

Leaves 2-12cm x 0.7-2.5cm, oblong to broad-obovate, sessile, glabrous, aromatic.

Flower:

White waxy, star-like flowers, up to 2.5cm across, in axillary, stalked clusters of 2-8, pink buds, profuse. Flowers from April to December.

Fruit:

Composed of up to 5 cocci.

Other features:

Frost hardy.

Natural distribution:

Qld, NSW, Vic, ACT.

Soils:

Good drainage, neutral to acidic, clay/sandy loam.

Natural vegetation:

Dappled shade to semi-shade, full sun.

Landcare use:

Windbreak, bird attracting.

Propagation:

Seed.

Pests and diseases:

Root disease in wet soils.