Re: Seed propagation help needed

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• To: m*@ucdavis.edu
• Subject: Re: Seed propagation help needed
• From: B* W* <b*@pnc.com.au>
• Date: Sun, 9 Feb 1997 22:31:06 +1100

Hello all,

Philip Stevens wrote:

>I was recently given seed of the plants listed below, and I was wondering
>if anyone could help me with advice as to best methods for germinating
>them.  Also, any information anyone might have about Montinia caryophllacea
>would be appreciated, as I haven't seen the plant.
>
>Montinia caryophllacea (Montiniaceae)
>Libertia ixioides (Iridaceae)
>Sonchus acaulis (Asteraceae)
>Alberta magna (Rubiaceae)
>Orphium frutescens (Gentianaceae)
>Gahnia aspera (Cyperaceae)

The only one of these that I have any knowledge of is Gahnia aspera.  This
is a large grass-like clump reaching about 1 metre.  Flowering stems rise
above the general plant mass.  It's native to New South Wales and Queensland
in eastern Australia.

The bad news is that seed propagation is very difficult if not impossible
and if Philip has any success, I hope he lets us in on the secret!

Brian
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