Anopterus glandulosus Labill.
Half-hardy shrub or small tree with lance-shaped, toothed, leathery leaves and terminal racemes of white, bell-shaped flowers followed by winged seeds. To 3m. [RHSD, Hortus].
Horticultural & Botanical History
‘A truly handsome evergreen shrub, native of Van Diemen’s Land, and introduced to the Royal Gardens of Kew by Ronald Gunn, Esq. We have hitherto treated it as a greenhouse plant; but in the milder parts of England, near the coast, it would in all probabability bear the open air all the year round, perhaps, even in London, if trained to a wall having a good aspect. Its season of flowering (winter) would be unfavourable to the blossoming in such a situation; but the fine dark green foliage, not much unlike that of Photinia serrulata, is at all times a recommendation.’ [BM t.4377/1848]. Introduced to Britain in 1846. [JD].
History at Camden Park
Obtained from the Sydney Botanic Garden, 28th October 1846 [RBGS AB].
Notes
Published Mar 14, 2009 - 06:02 AM | Last updated Mar 17, 2010 - 05:47 AM
Anopterus glandulosus Labill. | BM t.4377/1848 | BHL
| Family | Escalloniaceae |
|---|---|
| Category | |
| Region of origin | Tasmania |
| Synonyms | |
| Common Name | Native laurel |
| Name in the Camden Park Record | Anopterus glandulosus |
| Confidence level | high |