Oxylobium
| Botanical Name | Oxylobium lanceolatum |
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| Family | Fabaceae |
| Origin | W. Australia |
Identification
Silvery tall shrub, often not branching much, twigs angular with dense coverage of silky hair. Oval leaves tend to be upright. Conspicuous orange-yellow flower spikes with reddish markings, Nov. Pod half-moon shaped with 6-8 dull reddish black seeds.Habitats
Waste places, shrubland and sandy coastal sites. Uncommon.Impact to Biota and Ecosystems
Can form dense stands, but long-term impact probably not known.Dispersal Routes, Vectors, Infestation Sources
Dispersed by seed. Fire creates a good seed bed.Management
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Trial Glyphosate, Metsulfuron or some other brushkiller. Report the results. |