Family:
RUBIACEAE
Asperula cunninghamii
Twining Woodruff
Other Names: n/a
Regional Subspecies:
n/a
HABIT:
Square-stemmed perennial forb to 30 cm high. Linear leaves and cream flowers (Mar-Sep).
HABITAT & SITE PREFERENCE:
Variety of vegetation communities. Prefers dappled shade or partial sun. Can grow as low groundcover. Prefers 300 – 500 mm rainfall in the Riverina.
SEED COLLECTION & PROPAGATION:
Collect seed Nov-Feb. Propagate from seed (no treatment needed) or cuttings. Frost tolerant.
VALUES & USES:
Summer flowering resource for small insects.