Viminaria
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Viminaria juncea is the single species[Note 1] in the genus Viminaria endemic to Australia.[3][2][1] The genus is in the pea family Fabaceae. It is colloquially known as native broom after its resemblance to the related European broom plants.[4] The Noongar peoples know the plant as koweda.[5]
Taxonomy
Originally described in 1795 by Schrader as Sophora juncea,[6] it was given its current binomial name by Hoffmannsegg in 1824.[7] The genus name is derived from the Latin vimineus "switch", and the species name from Latin juncus "rush", hence "rush-like". Alternate names include golden spray, native broom and swishbush.[8]
Description
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Distribution
The preferred habitat is swampy areas near the coast across southern Australia, from the vicinity of Geraldton in Western Australia southwards to Esperance,[10] and in the east in coastal Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, and South Australia.[9]
Cultivation
Native broom is a fast-growing plant in the garden, but can lose vigor once about 5 or 10 years old. It prefers an acidic to neutral soil with ample moisture and is hardy to temperatures of −4 °C. Plants grown from seed are sturdier than cutting-grown specimens.[8]
Notes
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