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WA Christmas Tree

The Latin name Nuytsia comes from Pieter Nuyts, a member of the Council of Dutch Indies and a 17th century explorer in South Western Australia.

Tree or shrub, up to 10 m high.

Leaves

Long thin leaves.

Flowers

Orange with more stamens than petals.

Fruits/Seeds

Dry, papery, winged fruit.

Field Guide

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  • Species Category: Plants
  • Species origin: Native
  • Conservation status: Common

  • What to Observe

    • First fully open single flower

    • Full flowering (record all days)

    • End of flowering (when 95% of the flowers have faded)

  • When and Where

    When To Look

    • Present all year
    • Flowering typically from October to January

    Where To Look

    • South Western Australia
    • Sandplains, slopes, base of rock outcrops
    • Look in areas with grey or yellow sand, sandy loams, brown sandy gravel over clay, granite, laterite, and limestone

  • What Else?

    It is a root hemiparasite, is photosynthetic and mainly obtains water and mineral nutrients from its hosts.
  • Trails: Canning River Regional Park WA, Kings Park & Botanic Garden WA, Murdoch University WA, Piney Lakes Trail WA, University of Western Australia WA
  • Species Region: Australia