Family:

Euphorbiaceae

Ricinocarpos bowmanii

Western Wedding-bush

Other Names: Pink Wedding-bush, Bowman Jasmine.

First Nations Name(s):

Regional Subspecies:

Occurrence:

Regional:

Noted in Lower Adelong subcatchment in the Adelong Falls vicinity.

Habitat:

Soils of low fertility in dry sclerophyll forest, mallee communities or on rocky outcrops.

Habit:

Erect bushy shrub to 1 m high with woolly branches. Linear leaves 1-4 cm long.

Flowering:

Pink or white flowers, winter to early summer.

Propagation:

From seed, although germination may be erratic. Should take 4-5 weeks to germinate. Also from cuttings, which may be difficult to strike.

VALUES:

Ornamental:

Attractive ornamental, particular when flowering.