The influences governing the distribution of species
Biogeography is the study of both the current distribution of living organisms and the reasons for those distributions. Mycogeography is the biogeography of fungi. Current plant and animal distributions around the world are the result of the ... [... more]
Australian National Botanic Gardens |
Family Tettigometridae
The Family Tettigometridae is not present in Australia or New Zealand. It is distributed primarily in Europe, Africa and the Americas with a few species found in Asia. Three species have been recorded in Indonesia although an additional species ... [... more]
NSW Agriculture |
Yesterday-Today-Tomorrow
Brunfelsias are evergreen shrubs from tropical America. There are about 30 species, all with tubular flowers which change colour over successive days. Don's favourite, Brunfelsia bonodora, has masses of violet, lilac and white scented ... [... more]
Burke's Backyard |
Print fact sheet - Agave
If you want bold, architectural plants in your garden, Peter Valder thinks that it's hard to go past agaves. This fascinating group of perennial succulents occurs naturally in southern USA and Mexico. There are over 300 species, and many have ... [... more]
Burke's Backyard |
Clipped Ivy
Some very common plants or 'garden workhorses' can look special when clipped and pruned into interesting shapes. A good example is Hedera canariensis, a species of ivy native to Tunisia and Algeria. A vigorous, evergreen, woody-stemmed climber, ... [... more]
Burke's Backyard |
Native Ferns for Cool Climates
A selection of native Australian ferns for the Canberra region, with horticultural notes. There are a number of Australian native fern species which are relatively easy to grow outdoors in cool climate areas. Ferns require good drainage and it is ... [... more]
Australian National Botanic Gardens |
Tremella mesenterica Retz. ex Fr.
Description and distribution map for Tremella mesenterica in Australia. Tremella mesenterica grows mainly on dead wood and occasionally living trees, mainly Banksia species. The convoluted form is distinctive, with colour ranging from yellow to ... [... more]
Fungimap |
Eucalypts for Cold Climates
Information about the cultivation of eucalypts in cold climates, especially northern hemisphere. There are some 800 species of Eucalyptus. The majority of these occur naturally in Australia with only a few species extending naturally into parts ... [... more]
Australian National Botanic Gardens |
Yates Story
Ever thought of growing a little bit of Korea in your backyard? Not many people realize that Korea is home to some of the world's best Camellia varieties and most of them are commonly available through garden centres in species of varieties that ... [... more]
Garden Gurus |
The Display Glasshouse
Visitors guide to the display glasshouse at the Australian National Botanic Gardens. For information phone 6250 9540. (map and climatic conditions) The Gardens Display Glasshouse contains hundreds of species from sub-tropical and tropical ... [... more]
Australian National Botanic Gardens |
Cornelian Cherry
Although the flower display of Cornus mas, the cornelian cherry, is not as spectacular as some of its popular relatives, Peter Valder thinks this species is well worth planting. It's one of the few trees which flower in a cold climate in the ... [... more]
Burke's Backyard |
Bites and stings - first aid
There are many Australian animal and insect species that bite or sting. In general, first aid should include bandaging the wound and keeping the person immobile until medical help arrives. Australia has many animal and insect species that bite or ... [... more]
Better Health |
