Family Index

Scientific Name

Hyalosperma demissum

Family Name

ASTERACEAE (COMPOSITAE)

Common Name

Drooping Hyalosperma

Status

Endangered

Height

0.01m - 0.03m (1-3cm)

Flowers

Flowerheads solitary, terminal surrounded by 4-5 of the uppermost leaves. Hermaphrodite.

Fruit

Achenes

Form

Dwarf, much-branched annual.

Municipalities

Communities

Dry sandy places

Habitat Notes

Occasional and local in dry sandy places.

Site Tolerance

Dry

Frost Tolerance

Soil Tolerance

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

General Notes

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

Achenes with branched, spreading hairs. when seed is mature achenes loosen in centre of the head which develops a fluffy appearance.collect entire seedheads in paper bags and allow to dry

Seed Treatment Method

Surface sow

Seed Storage Life

Short

Viable Seeds Per Gram

Seed Treatment Notes

Seed should be sown fresh. Surface sow or lightly cover. Usually very quick to germinate. Prick out seedlings soon after germination.

Germination Time

2-4 weeks

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.

Cutting Notes