Lyonsia straminea
Family: Apocynaceae
What it is like
Lyonsia straminea is a CLIMBER growing to 9 m (29ft 6in). It is frost tender. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.
Height (m): 9
Where it is found
Gullies and along the sides of streams in wooded areas.
Australia - New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania.
Conservation Status:
Countries/locations it is found in
How it is used
Food
Rating: 0
Medicine
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Other
Rating: 1
A strong fine fibre can be obtained from the bark.
Fibre: Used for making cloth, rope, paper etc.
How it is grown
Requires warm greenhouse treatment in Britain.
Propagating it: Seed -
Best place to grow: Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Dappled Shade; Shady Edge;
Habit: Climber
Hardiness:
Growth:
Soil: Light (sandy), medium, heavy (clay)
Shade: Semi-shade, no shade
Moisture: Moist