Exocarpus aphyllus
At a glance
- Lifecycle
- Perennial (hardy)
- Exposure
- Full sun
Cultivation
We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in this country. It is likely to require a light well-drained soil and a sunny sheltered position. It is a root parasite, we do not know which species it parasitizes.
Propagation
Seed - we have no information on this species but would recommend sowing the seed in the spring in a warm greenhouse in a pot that contains a suitable host. Sow a few seeds in each pot. Once the seeds have germinated, grow on the plants in the greenhouse for at least their first winter before planting them out by the roots of a mature suitable host.
Edible uses
Fruit stalk - sweet and palatable when fully ripe, astringent otherwise.
Medicinal uses
Treats colds and sores.
Habitat
Sandy soils in inland areas in all mainland states.
Native range
Australia.