Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Gentianaceae

Genus:

Chorisepalum

Species:

Chorisepalum rotundifolium

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree , Shrub

Height:

30 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

aug,sep,oct,nov

Bloom Colors:

yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

butterflies, native bees

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Adapted to fire-prone kwongan ecosystems, likely resprouts from rootstock after fire disturbance typical of southwest Australian heathlands.