Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Malvaceae

Genus:

Androcalva

Species:

Androcalva melanopetala

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Subshrub

Height:

150 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

sep,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

dark purple, maroon

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, insects

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouting shrub adapted to fire-prone kwongan heathlands; regenerates vigorously from lignotuber after fire.