Exocarpos — 10 species
Botanical species in the genus Exocarpos recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Exocarpos aphyllus
Exocarpos aphyllus
Family: Santalaceae
Cultivation
A major difficulty if trying to cultivate this species is that, although it photosynthesizes much of its own nutrients, it is also semi-parasitic on the roots of other plants, notably Eucalyptus species. Seeds germinate fairly easily, and cuttings will usually root successfully, but the seedlings and cuttings usually die unless they have root access to a host plant. Exocarpos species generally cause very little harm to the host plant.
Full cultivation guide →Exocarpos bidwillii
Exocarpos bidwillii
Family: Santalaceae
Cultivation
A major difficulty if trying to cultivate this species is that, although it photosynthesizes much of its own nutrients, it is also semi-parasitic on the roots of other plants, notably Eucalyptus species. Seeds germinate fairly easily, and cuttings will usually root successfully, but the seedlings and cuttings usually die unless they have root access to a host plant. Exocarpos species generally cause very little harm to the host plant.
Full cultivation guide →Exocarpos cupressiformis
Exocarpos cupressiformis
Family: Santalaceae
Cultivation
Exocarpos cupressiformis is native from the temperate forests of Tasmania to the subtropical regions of southeastern Queensland. A major difficulty if trying to cultivate this species is that, although it photosynthesizes much of its own nutrients, it is also semi-parasitic on the roots of other plants, notably Eucalyptus species. Seeds germinate fairly easily, and cuttings will usually root successfully, but the seedlings and cuttings usually die unless they have root access to a host plant.
Full cultivation guide →Exocarpos humifusus
Exocarpos humifusus
Family: Santalaceae
Cultivation
Exocarpos humifusus is native to the temperate zone of Tasmania, where it can experience frosts and snow. A major difficulty if trying to cultivate this species is that, although it photosynthesizes much of its own nutrients, it is also semi-parasitic on the roots of other plants, notably Eucalyptus species. Seeds germinate fairly easily, and cuttings will usually root successfully, but the seedlings and cuttings usually die unless they have root access to a host plant.
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Exocarpos latifolius
Exocarpos latifolius
Family: Santalaceae
Cultivation
A plant of tropical and subtropical climates. A very variable plant, occurring in a range of habitats.
Full cultivation guide →Exocarpos nanus
Exocarpos nanus
Family: Santalaceae
Cultivation
Exocarpos nanus is native to the temperate and warm temperate regions of Tasmania and southeast Australia. A major difficulty if trying to cultivate this species is that, although it photosynthesizes much of its own nutrients, it is also semi-parasitic on the roots of other plants, notably Eucalyptus species. Seeds germinate fairly easily, and cuttings will usually root successfully, but the seedlings and cuttings usually die unless they have root access to a host plant.
Full cultivation guide →Exocarpos odoratus
Exocarpos odoratus
Family: Santalaceae
Cultivation
Exocarpos odoratus is native to the Mediterranean climate of southwestern Australia, with its hot dry summers and cooler, moist to wet winters. The plant prefers a well-drained soil, but sometimes experiences seasonal inundation of the soil. A major difficulty if trying to cultivate this species is that, although it photosynthesizes much of its own nutrients, it is also semi-parasitic on the roots of other plants, notably Eucalyptus species.
Full cultivation guide →Exocarpos sparteus
Exocarpos sparteus
Family: Santalaceae
Cultivation
Exocarpos sparteus is widespread through Australia, growing in a range of climatic zones including warm temperate, Mediterranean, arid and sub-arid. A major difficulty if trying to cultivate this species is that, although it photosynthesizes much of its own nutrients, it is also semi-parasitic on the roots of other plants, notably Eucalyptus species. Seeds germinate fairly easily, and cuttings will usually root successfully, but the seedlings and cuttings usually die unless they have root access to a host plant.
Full cultivation guide →Exocarpos strictus
Exocarpos strictus
Family: Santalaceae
Cultivation
Exocarpos strictus is found in the temperate to subtropical regions of southeast Australia, from Tasmania to southeastern Queensland. A major difficulty if trying to cultivate this species is that, although it photosynthesizes much of its own nutrients, it is also semi-parasitic on the roots of other plants, notably Eucalyptus species. Seeds germinate fairly easily, and cuttings will usually root successfully, but the seedlings and cuttings usually die unless they have root access to a host plant.
Full cultivation guide →Exocarpos syrticola
Exocarpos syrticola
Family: Santalaceae
Cultivation
Exocarpos syrticola is native to coastal areas in the temperate zone of southeastern Australia, including Tasmania. A major difficulty if trying to cultivate this species is that, although it photosynthesizes much of its own nutrients, it is also semi-parasitic on the roots of other plants, notably Eucalyptus species. Seeds germinate fairly easily, and cuttings will usually root successfully, but the seedlings and cuttings usually die unless they have root access to a host plant.
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