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General Information

Homoranthus flavescens is an evergreen shrub with a spreading habit, usually growing up to 50cm tall and 100cm wide,, though it can occasionally be erect and up to 100cm tall[].
The plant is the source of an essential oil, and is also grown as an ornamental.

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

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Range

Australia - northeast New South Wales.

Habitat

Found on heaths and in dry sclerophyll forest, growing on sandy or skeletal soils, sometimes found amongst rocks[]. Well-drained low-fertility heathland and woodland soils. Barren woods.

Properties

Other Uses Rating
Habit	Evergreen Shrub
Height	0.45 m
Cultivation Status	Ornamental, Wild

Cultivation Details

Homoranthus flavescens is a somewhat cold-hardy species, tolerating winter temperatures occasionally as low as about -7°c in Australia gardens, though it requires hot summers to ripen its wood and the plant would be unhappy in moist winter climates[, ].
In Australian gardens this species succeeds in most situations except very shady or very wet[]. It grows best in a well-drained soil and a position in semi-shade[].
Since most vegetative shoots are located at the ends of branches, the plant is unlikely to respond to severe pruning. Unless dieback occurs, pruning should not be necessary[].

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

An essential oil is obtained from the leaves. It has a banana-like aroma[].

Propagation

Seed -
Cuttings of new wood in late spring or early sumer usually root in 4 - 8 weeks[].