Family:
Santalaceae
Exocarpos strictus
Dwarf Cherry
Other Names: Pale Ballart, Pale-fruit Ballart
First Nations Name(s):
Name Origin:
Exocarpos — from Greek exo, outside, plus carpos, fruit, as succulent pedicel or flower stalk resembles pericarp or fruit wall below the nut.
Regional Subspecies:
Occurrence:
Regional:
Noted in the west of Urana-Rand-Corowa region.
Australia:
NSW, Vic, Tas, SA.
Habitat:
Various habitats including high banks of rivers and streams, on well-drained clay soils in River Red Gum communities.
Habit:
Erect shrub to 3.5 m high. Light green, bronzy, blue-green or greyish foliage. Often forms dense thickets.
Site Preference:
Well-drained sandy or clay loam soils.
Characteristics:
Most plants in this family are root parasites.
Flowering:
Mainly early summer, and throughout year.
Seed Collection:
Early Dec to late Apr. Monitor closely as seeds shed in 3-14 days.
Propagation:
Difficult. See Native Cherry (E. cupressiformis).
VALUES:
Land Protection:
Useful in controlling soil erosion.
Wildlife:
Habitat.
Ornamental:
Attractive.