Xanthosia atkinsoniana 0
Author: Ferdinand von Müller (1825-1896)Family: Apiaceae Subfamily: Mackinlayoideae
Genus: Xanthosia
English name: Atkinson's Xanthosia
Zone: Australia
References
- Lucid Apps.
Xanthosia atkinsoniana Observed in Australia by Steve Dew (license)
References for the genus
- A new combination and lectotypification in Xanthosia (Apiaceae), Henwood, Murray and Hart, Jennifer. Telopea 2013 Vol. 15 pag. 215-220. DOI
General specifications
Biological type: plant
Frost resistance: 19ºF
Leaf color: dark green
Flower color: white
Reproduction mode: trimonoecious plant that bears hermaphroditic flowers, female flowers and male flowers on the same plant
Specifications for the Mediterranean basin
Adult size (h x w): 3,2ft x 1,9ft
Sun exposure: full sun (Sun hours: >6h Foliage: evergreen
Growth: fast
Flowering time from September until November
Specific information for our garden
Planting substrate: 30%Compost+30%Coco+40%Sand
Plant watering: 3x a week pH 5.5
Logical sequence of containers for: Perennials; forestry plate 8cm, 1L container, 2L forestry pot, 6L container, 55L container
Propagation is done by root division
Frost resistance: 19ºF
Leaf color: dark green
Flower color: white
Reproduction mode: trimonoecious plant that bears hermaphroditic flowers, female flowers and male flowers on the same plant
Specifications for the Mediterranean basin
Adult size (h x w): 3,2ft x 1,9ft
Sun exposure: full sun (Sun hours: >6h Foliage: evergreen
Growth: fast
Flowering time from September until November
Specific information for our garden
Planting substrate: 30%Compost+30%Coco+40%Sand
Plant watering: 3x a week pH 5.5
Logical sequence of containers for: Perennials; forestry plate 8cm, 1L container, 2L forestry pot, 6L container, 55L container
Propagation is done by root division
Sowing instructions
SPRING Sow the seeds at 4mm depth in the Well Drained Seed Sowing Mix between 59-68°F. During germination keep the substrate moist and in daylight.
Germination references
- Seed germination ecology in southwestern Western Australia, Bell David T., Plummer Julie A. & Taylor Susan K. The Botanical Review 1993 Vol. 59(1) pag. 24-73. JStor
Germination references
- Seed germination ecology in southwestern Western Australia, Bell David T., Plummer Julie A. & Taylor Susan K. The Botanical Review 1993 Vol. 59(1) pag. 24-73. JStor
Experiences in the garden
12-04-17A Obtaining seeds from seed provider Nindethana Seeds collected in 'Nindethana Seeds6>Jarrahwood State Forest'. (Wild origin)
04-04-22 Sown 30 seeds in a tray, they did not geminate in Serre3.
Protocol: Spring 4mm Sowing mix+Sand 64-72°F Damp substrate+Light
12-03-24 Sown 20 seeds in a seed plate ½, they did not geminate in Serre5.
Protocol: Spring 4mm Sowing mix+Sand 59-68°F Damp substrate+Light