Lasiopetalum joyceae - profile

Indicative distribution

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The areas shown in pink and/purple are the sub-regions where the species or community is known or predicted to occur. They may not occur thoughout the sub-region but may be restricted to certain areas. ( click here to see geographic restrictions). The information presented in this map is only indicative and may contain errors and omissions.

Scientific name: Lasiopetalum joyceae

Conservation status in NSW: Vulnerable

Commonwealth status: Vulnerable

Gazetted date: 26 Feb 1999

Profile last updated: 13 Nov 2024

Description

Lasiopetalum joyceae is an erect shrub to 2 m tall. Leaves are linear, 3 - 9 cm long, mostly 3 - 6 mm wide, with revolute margins. The upper leaf surface is dark green and smooth and with veins visible but not prominent; the lower surface covered with dense whitish to rusty hairs, with the veins not visible. There are few flowers in each cluster. Flowers are 8 - 12 mm long, pinkish to reddish brown, and hairy. The fruiting capsule is 3 - 5 mm in diameter and also hairy.

Distribution

Has a restricted range occurring on lateritic to shaley ridgetops on the Hornsby Plateau south of the Hawkesbury River. It is currently known from 34 sites between Berrilee and Duffys Forest. Seventeen of these are reserved.

Habitat and ecology

Grows in heath on sandstone.

Regional distribution and habitat

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Sydney Basin

Threats

Several unreserved sites are threatened by proposed development.
Many sites are subject to ongoing threats because of their proximity to residential areas, park boundaries, tracks and fire trails.
Frequent hazard reduction burns could deplete the seedbank.
A number of sites with small numbers of individuals could be prone to catastrophic events.
Accidental damage from roadside maintenance, and slashing from powerlines.
Frequent hazard reduction burns could deplete the seedbank.
Competition from various weeds including Lantana.

Recovery strategies

Priority actions are the specific, practical things that must be done to recover a threatened species, population or ecological community. The Office of Environment and Heritage has identified 9 priority actions to help recover the Lasiopetalum joyceae in New South Wales.

Activities to assist this species

Seek a low fire frequency by informing local government, RFS and NPWS staff about populations
Ensure that this species is considered in all planning matters on land that contains or may contain populations

Information sources

Harden, G.J. (ed.) (2000) Flora of New South Wales Vol. 1. UNSW Press, Kensington, NSW.
NSW Scientific Committee (1999) Lasiopetalum joyceae (a shrub) - Vulnerable species determination - final. DEC (NSW), Sydney.