Brachyglottis rotundifolia PFAF Plant Database

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Summary

Physical Characteristics

Brachyglottis rotundifolia is an evergreen Shrub growing to 6 m (19ft 8in).
See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 9. It is in leaf all year, in flower from June to July. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects.
Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil. The plant can tolerate maritime exposure.

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Synonyms

Senecio reinoldii. Endl. S. rotundifolius. non Stokes. nor Lapeya.

Plant Habitats

Hedge;

Edible Uses

None known

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Medicinal Uses

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None known

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Other Uses

Hedge Hedge

The plant is very tolerant of maritime exposure and can be grown as a windbreak hedge. Fairly slow growing, though. It is best left untrimmed[29].

Special Uses

Hedge Hedge

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Cultivation details

Succeeds in a sunny position in most well-drained soils[200]. Very tolerant of maritime exposure[11, 29]. This species is not very hardy in Britain, tolerating temperatures down to about -5°c, and succeeding outdoors only in the mildest parts of the country[200].

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Plant Propagation

Seed - sow spring in a greenhouse. Only just cover the seed. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Cuttings of half-ripe wood, 5 - 8cm with a heel, July/August in a frame. Overwinter in a cold frame and plant out in late spring[78]. Cuttings of mature wood, 5 - 8cm preferably with a heel, October/November in a cold frame. High percentage. Plant out in late spring[78].

Other Names

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Native Range

AUSTRALASIA: New Zealand

Weed Potential

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Conservation Status

IUCN Red List of Threatened Plants Status :

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Related Plants

Latin Name	Common Name	Habit	Height	Hardiness	Growth	Soil	Shade	Moisture	Edible	Medicinal	Other
Brachyglottis Dunedin Hybrids		Shrub	1.5	7-10	S	LMH	N	M	0	0	3
Brachyglottis greyi		Shrub	2.0	7-10	S	LMH	N	M	0	0	3
Brachyglottis laxifolia		Shrub	2.0	7-10	S	LMH	N	M	0	0	3
Brachyglottis monroi		Shrub	1.5	7-10	S	LMH	N	M	0	0	3
Brachyglottis repanda	Bushman's Toilet Paper	Shrub	6.0	8-11	S	LMH	SN	M	1	1	1

Growth: S = slow M = medium F = fast. Soil: L = light (sandy) M = medium H = heavy (clay). pH: A = acid N = neutral B = basic (alkaline). Shade: F = full shade S = semi-shade N = no shade. Moisture: D = dry M = Moist We = wet Wa = water.

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Author

J.R.Forst.&G.Forst.

Botanical References

1144200

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Brachyglottis rotundifolia - J.R.Forst.&G.Forst.