Family Index

Scientific Name

Leptorhynchos elongatus

Family Name

ASTERACEAE (COMPOSITAE)

Common Name

Lanky Buttons

Status

Endangered

Height

Flowers

Creamy white to pale yellow button-like , often profuse and with prominent stalks.

Fruit

Achenes

Form

Dwarf perennial herb with woody tap-root, stems ascending/ erect.

Municipalities

Central Highlands; Northern Midlands; Southern Midlands

Communities

Riparian

Habitat Notes

Local near the Macquarie River in the midlands.

Site Tolerance

Moist; Shady

Frost Tolerance

Moderate

Soil Tolerance

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

General Notes

Plants are usually drought tolerant but will appreciate supplementary watering. Will grow in a wide range of soils and conditions but usually occurs naturally on sandy or sandy loam soils. Prefers a sunny position but will tolerate some shade. Suitable below powerlines.

Propagation Details

Propagation Calendar

Flowering Months

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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 elongated, faintly beaked. seed- heads turn white and fluffy, seeds are black. colle ct heads into paper bags and allow to dry. rub seedheads on fine wire screens or break up by hand to extract seed. sieve to clean

Seed Treatment Method

Storage

Seed Storage Life

Short

Viable Seeds Per Gram

Seed Treatment Notes

Seed appears to have an after-ripening period. Store for 3-4 months, although up to 6 months may be required for some species. Surface sow or lightly cover.

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

May also be propagated from cuttings.