Templetonia sulcata 0
Author: (Carl Meissner (1800-1874)) George Bentham (1800-1884)Family: Fabaceae Subfamily: Papilionoideae Tribe: Brongniartieae
Genus: Templetonia
English name: Centipede Bush
Zone: Australia
References
- Encyclopedia of Australian Plants, Elliot W. Rodger & Jones David L. 2012 Vol. 9 pag. 206-207. ISBN
References for the genus
- Encyclopedia of Australian Plants, Elliot W. Rodger & Jones David L. 2012 Vol. 9 pag. 203-207. ISBN
- A revision of the genus Templetonia R.Br. (Papilionaceae), Ross, J. Muelleria: An Australian Journal of Botany 1982 Vol. 5 pag. 1-30. DOI
- A revision of the leafless species of Templetonia (Fabaceae: Brongniartieae), Thompson, Ian R. Muelleria 2010 Vol. 28(1) pag. 53-65. Address
- Notes on Templetonia R.Br. (Papilionaceae), Ross, J. Muelleria: An Australian Journal of Botany 1981 Vol. 4 pag. 389-394. DOI
- A revision of the genus Templetonia R.Br. (Papilionaceae), Ross, J. Muelleria: An Australian Journal of Botany 1982 Vol. 5 pag. 1-30. DOI
- A revision of the leafless species of Templetonia (Fabaceae: Brongniartieae), Thompson, Ian R. Muelleria 2010 Vol. 28(1) pag. 53-65. Address
- Notes on Templetonia R.Br. (Papilionaceae), Ross, J. Muelleria: An Australian Journal of Botany 1981 Vol. 4 pag. 389-394. DOI
General specifications
Biological type: shrub
Frost resistance: 19ºF
Leaf color: bright green
Flower color: red
Reproduction mode: hermaphrodite plant whoes flowers produce both male and female gametes
Specifications for the Mediterranean basin
Adult size (h x w): 6,5ft x 6,5ft
Sun exposure: full sun (Sun hours: >6h Foliage: evergreen
Growth: fast
Flowering time from March until May
Specific information for our garden
Planting substrate: 30%Compost+30%Coco+40%Sand
Plant watering: 1x a week pH 6.5
Logical sequence of containers for: Trees; forestry plate, forestry pot 3L, container 6L, container 55L, container 110L, container 240L
Propagation is done by cuttings
Frost resistance: 19ºF
Leaf color: bright green
Flower color: red
Reproduction mode: hermaphrodite plant whoes flowers produce both male and female gametes
Specifications for the Mediterranean basin
Adult size (h x w): 6,5ft x 6,5ft
Sun exposure: full sun (Sun hours: >6h Foliage: evergreen
Growth: fast
Flowering time from March until May
Specific information for our garden
Planting substrate: 30%Compost+30%Coco+40%Sand
Plant watering: 1x a week pH 6.5
Logical sequence of containers for: Trees; forestry plate, forestry pot 3L, container 6L, container 55L, container 110L, container 240L
Propagation is done by cuttings
Sowing instructions
SPRING Immerse all the seeds in water, seeds that float horizontally are not viable. Soak the seeds in warm water of 210,2°F for 12h. Sow the seeds at 5mm depth in the Well Drained Seed Sowing Mix between 64-72°F. During germination keep the substrate moist and in daylight. The seeds germinate in 2-3 weeks.
Experiences in the garden
12-04-17A Obtaining seeds from seed provider Nindethana Seeds collected in 'Nindethana Seeds6>Wongan Hills Nature Reserve'. (Wild origin)
01-04-20 Sown 13 seeds in a tray, they did not geminate in Serre7.
Protocol: Spring Soak 210,2°F 12h 5mm Sowing mix+Sand 64-72°F Damp substrate+Light 2-3w