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Scientific Name
Gynatrix pulchella
Family Name
MALVACEAE
Common Name
Common hemp-bush
Status
Rare
Height
2.0m - 5.0m (200-500cm)
Flowers
The small white flowers are highly perfumed, on axillary stalks.
Fruit
Papery capsule
Form
Medium to tall tree-like shrub
Municipalities
Devonport; Dorset; Flinders Island; Georgetown; Glamorgan-Spring Bay; Kentish; Latrobe; Launceston; Meander Valley; Northern Midlands; Waratah-Wynyard; West Tamar
Communities
Dry Eucalypt Forest and Woodland; Wet Eucalypt Forest
Habitat Notes
Common in the north of Tasmania.
Site Tolerance
Dry; Moist; Shady
Frost Tolerance
Hardy
Soil Tolerance
Fertile; Loam; Phosphorous intolerant; Well-drained
General Notes
These plants naturalize readily in disturbed areas, however they may be short-lived in cultivation. In the 19th century, the bark was regarded as producing a good quality yarn. Not suitable below powerlines.
Propagation Details
Propagation Calendar
Flowering Months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Seed Collecting Months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Sowing Months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Cutting Months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Seed Information
Seed Collection
The capsules are tan-brown at maturity. the seed firms and turns red-brown and is released within 3-14 days of maturity
Seed Treatment Method
Standard
Seed Storage Life
2 years
Viable Seeds Per Gram
Seed Treatment Notes
Propagates readily from seeds. Viability of seed is usually good and germination is quick. After drying, the capsules may need to be lightly rubbed against a wire screen to extract all seed. Sieve to clean.
Germination Time
2-4 weeks
Suitable for Direct Seeding
Yes
Cuttings
Expected Time to Take Root
Expected Time to Plant Out
Propagation by Division
N.B. Transplant only from nearby to avoid disease.
Cutting Notes
Propagates readily from cuttings.
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