Propagation
Sow fresh seed during spring and maintain a temperature of 19ş to 24ş C. (66ş to 77ş F).

Take semi hardwood cuttings taken during summer and apply bottom heat.

Note:
This species may be difficult to obtain from nurseries.


Botanic information
Leaf: The glossy dark green bipinnate leaves have lanceolate leaflets up to 100mm (4in) long, commonly with unequal sides and widely spaced serrations. It has short petiole up to 12mm (˝in) long and an acute apex.

Flower: The stellate flowers are up to 12mm (˝in) long and have expanded rolled petals with a protruding bent green style. They are arranged in a spike-like raceme that is up to 200mm (8in) long and when young it is covered in rusty coloured hairs. They appear during midsummer.

Fruit: The boat-shaped follicle contains 12-flattened seeds up to 30mm (1Ľin) long and are overlapping and arranged in 2 rows. The seeds have a membranous wing for aerial dispersal and are viable but the plant may be reproduced vegetatively.