Species

Phylica plumosa

Etymology

plumosa: feathery

Common Name(s)

featherhead, flannel bush

Authority

Phylica plumosa L. var. plumosa

Family

Rhamnaceae

Brief Description

Small erect shrub with densely hairy leaves crowded towards the stem tips. First confirmed record of seedlings in NZ is 2016, but reported earlier.

Flora Category

Vascular - Exotic

Structural Class

Dicotyledonous Trees & Shrubs

Similar Taxa

Phylica pubescens

Flower Colours

Green,White

Year Naturalised

2016 (but see note above)

Origin

South Africa

Reason for Introduction

Ornamental

Life Cycle and Dispersal

Seeds long-lasting in soil - seedlings emerge with soil disturbance years later

Attribution

Fact sheet prepared by Colin C Ogle, Oct. 2016

This page last updated on 14 Oct 2016