Family:
Fabaceae
Templetonia stenophylla
Leafy Templetonia
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Occurrence:
Regional:
Noted in the areas Burrumbuttock-West Hume and Thugga-Culcairn East. Probably previously more widespread in similar country across region, prior to pressure from grazing.
Habitat:
Mostly dry sclerophyll forest, often on riverbanks.
Habit:
Small straggling shrub, with one to several stems less than 50 cm long, with leaves 1-7 cm long.
Flowering:
Large, deep red and brown pea flowers in spring.
Seed Collection:
Late Oct to late Feb. Monitor closely as mature seeds shed immediately or in 1-2 days.
Propagation:
Pour very hot water over seeds and soak until water cools, before drying and sowing.
VALUES:
Land Protection:
Legume — improves soil fertility through ‘fixing’ nitrogen. Important component of understorey.