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Seed source for Native Australian and exotic species.
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Posted by nat9butter z8 WA/z9CA (My Page) on Fri, Jan 26, 07 at 15:15
| Anyone know of a good seed source in Australia
that might have the following seeds?
Fagraeae sp.(the ones native to Quensland, or other
parts of Australia) and are the seeds viable for short
periods only?.
Thevetia thevetiodes I know this isn't a native Australian
I think seeds might be available.
I can import small lots of seed via Small lot seeds
program.
Thanks
Nathan |
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RE: Seed source for Native Australian and exotic specie
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| I usually don't bother trying to propagate natives from seed, I think, in the main, you need specialised equipment. However, you could try Diggers Seeds in Victoria, they advertise every month in Gardening Australia magazine. There are other seed folk advertise there too. |
RE: Seed source for Native Australian and exotic specie
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- Posted by mallee South Australia (My Page) on
Mon, Jan 29, 07 at 5:22
Hi Nathan,
There are only 3 species of Fagraea in Australia. Information I have is that they need to be propagated from fresh seed. Cuttings could be tried also. However the information also says that none of them are generally cultivated which of course means that it is unlikely that you would get seed from a commercial source. You could try an advertisement in the 2 Australian Magazines, Gardening Australia, and Burke's Backyard. Their websites will give you contact information and costs. You may be lucky and someone will be able to send you a few seeds.
The suggestion is that these plants may do quite well in the sub tropics with shade and plenty of water.
Be aware that I also read on a website that what sounds like the prettiest of the 3, (Fagraea racemosa), is allocated weed status in Australia (I assume in tropical areas).
You may get the seeds of the Thevetia in the same way. |
RE: Seed source for Native Australian and exotic specie
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| Thanks funnelweb and mallee. Fagraea cambagei is also attractive--fruits varies from pink to white, depending on locality. I might even try Botanic gardens in Australia. Nathan |
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