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Wikstroemia indica

Bootlace Bush

Thymelaeaceae

Description:

Hardy, compact shrub with grey-green foliage. Produces tubular green-yellow flowers from Spring to Autumn. Fruits are orange to red and poisonous.

Special Features:

  • Long-lasting flowers

  • Fruit is not edible

Natural Habitat:

Seacoast

Aspect:

Full Sun, Partial Sun/Shade

Soil/Conditions:

Adaptable

Tree/Shrub Height:

Twiggy shrub to 1.5m

Attracts:

Butterflies, Fruit eating birds

Flower Colour:

Green, Yellow, Cream, White

Wikstroemia indica - Bootlace Bush

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Regional ecosystem:

12.2.11, 12.5.7, 12.8.4, 12.8.8a, 12.9-10.2, 12.9-10.14, 12.9-10.21, 12.9-10.7a, 12.11.3, 12.11.9, 12.11.18, 12.11.3a, 12.11.5a, 12.11.5e, 12.8.14

Link to Regional Ecosystem description QLD Gov:

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

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

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