Platylobium formosum|Handsome Flat-pea
Cardinia indigenous plant guide
- Description
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Trailing, scrambling or erect shrubs with hairless to densely velvety stems.
- Size (W x H)
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1-1.5m x 0.3-1.5m
- Leaves
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Usually stalkless paired or scattered dark green broad to heart-shaped leathery leaves, 2.5-7cm x 1-2.5cm, network of veins, pointed tip may be prickly.
- Flowers
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1-4 large pea flowers in leaf axils on long hairy stalks. Calyx hairy. Broad flat hairy pods with thin wing.
- Flower colour
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Yellow with red centres
- Flower time
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September to December
- Growing conditions
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Moist well drained soils in moist forests and woodlands. Frost tolerant. Full sun, semi shade and dappled shade.
- Commonly used for
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Bright flowers for a shady moist garden or bush area. Can scramble amongst other shrubs. Prune to control shape or size.
- Available at indigenous nursery
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- Photo gallery
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- Acknowledgement
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Thank you to Shire of Yarra Ranges for assistance in compiling this directory
