Family Index

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Scientific Name

Colobanthus apetalus

Family Name

CARYOPHYLLACEAE

Common Name

Colobanth

Status

Height

0.02m - 0.08m (2-8cm)

Flowers

Single, at ends of stems as long as leaves. Sepals oval-shaped and pointed 2-4mm long.

Fruit

Capsule

Form

Densely tufted small herb with leaves narrowly linear with sharp point which may finish in a fine hair, less than 0.5mm

Municipalities

Communities

Coastal Vegetation; Montane Vegetation; Widespread

Habitat Notes

Widespread in a range of habitats, common on sandy coasts and on the Centra Plateau. Occasional in grassy vegetation in the eastern mountains.

Site Tolerance

Exposed; Moist; Windy

Frost Tolerance

Hardy

Soil Tolerance

Fertile; Loam; Phosphorous intolerant; Poor; Sandy; Well-drained

General Notes

Should be suited to moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Suitable below powerlines.

Propagation Details

Propagation Calendar

Flowering Months

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Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Seed Collecting Months

Jan

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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

Fruit - a globular capsule opening by as many valves as sepals. seeds numerous

Seed Treatment Method

Standard

Seed Storage Life

Viable Seeds Per Gram

Seed Treatment Notes

May be propagated from seed.

Germination Time

Suitable for Direct Seeding

Cuttings

Expected Time to Take Root

Expected Time to Plant Out

Propagation by Division N.B. Transplant only from nearby to avoid disease.

Yes

Cutting Notes

May also be grown from cuttings.