Shrubby tororaro (Muehlenbeckia astonii)

Common name: shrubby tororaro

Muehlenbeckia astonii is a divaricating shrub suited to dry and exposed environments, important in restoration of threatened dryland ecosystems.

Purei is a robust wetland sedge suited to stormwater treatment areas, wetland edges, and low-lying riparian planting.

Availability

Eco-sourced native plants are available for project-scale planting and grow-to-order programmes. Contact us to discuss plant supply.

Suitable for

Dryland restoration

Coastal and exposed sites

Conservation planting

Characteristics

Height: up to 1–2m

Form: tangled, divaricating shrub

Habitat: dry lowland sites and coastal environments

Light: full sun

Frost tolerance: high

Restoration uses

Dryland ecosystem restoration

Conservation planting

Biodiversity enhancement

Habitat for native fauna