Description
1-2 m x 0.5-1.5 m shrub.
Foliage
Dark green wedge-shaped leaves 3-16 mm x 2-13 mm, midrib ending in short point, rough above, paler with loose hairs below. Stipules tiny.
Flowers
Bright orange Sept-Nov.
Habitat
Moist well drained soil in moist, occasionally dry, forests of mountain slopes. Moderately frost tolerant. Full sun to semi shade and dappled shade. Regenerates freely after fires.