Family Index

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Scientific Name

Ixiolaena supina

Family Name

ASTERACEAE (COMPOSITAE)

Common Name

Bassian Plover Daisy

Status

Height

branches 0.1m - 0.15m (10-15cm)

Flowers

Heads 1.5-2.5cm across, yellow or white, solitary on slender stems and terminal.

Fruit

Achenes

Form

Spreading, aromatic, perennial herb.

Municipalities

Communities

Coastal Vegetation

Habitat Notes

Local in the islands of the Hogan Group and possibly other islands in Bass Strait. Found mainly on sandy soils amongst granitic rocks or limestone, fairly common on cliffs.

Site Tolerance

Dry; Exposed; Moist; Rocky; Windy

Frost Tolerance

Soil Tolerance

Phosphorous intolerant; Poor; Sandy; Well-drained

General Notes

Hardy to light frost sand extended dry periods. 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 without hairs, pappus bristles slender. 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

Surface sow or lightly cover. Needs excellent drainage and prefers plenty of sunshine but tolerates some shade.

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.

Cutting Notes

Also propagated from cuttings.