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Psychotria loniceroides

Hairy Psychotria

Rubiaceae

Description:

Attractive shrub with pale green foliage covered in soft, rust-colored hairs. Produces clusters of yellowish-white flowers from February to April, followed by creamy-yellow berries from March to August, enjoyed by Green Catbirds. Ideal for shady garden areas.

Special Features:

  • Tolerates salt spray

  • Attracts birds

  • Perfect for shaded areas

Natural Habitat:

Wet Eucalypt Forest, Seacoast, Dry Eucalypt Forest

Aspect:

Partial Sun/Shade, Shade

Soil/Conditions:

Adaptable

Tree/Shrub Height:

Shrub to 4m

Attracts:

Fruit eating birds, Butterflies, Bees, Insects, Bird habitat

Flower Colour:

White, Cream, Yellow

Psychotria loniceroides - Hairy Psychotria

Gallery

Regional ecosystem:

12.2.2, 12.2.11, 12.3.1, 12.8.1, 12.8.8a, 12.9-10.14, 12.11.2, 12.11.3, 12.11.9, 12.11.23, 12.11.5a, 12.12.15

Link to Regional Ecosystem description QLD Gov:

https://apps.des.qld.gov.au/regional-ecosystems/list/?landzone=&description=Psychotria+loniceroides&class=&biodiversity=&submit=Search

https://www.publications.qld.gov.au/dataset/re-technical-descriptions/resource/1771f391-44b9-4d25-8315-f92033610a9b

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