I'd be grateful if someone could tell me what species this plant is. I had thought it was a Crowea but I think the leaf shape isn't that of a Crowea but the leaf does seem to have a lot of glands on the underside which is Crowea-like, I believe. It was planted by the previous owners of our property which is on the s.e. slopes of the Mt Lofty Ranges SA & seems to thrive without being watered - so far. I haven't seen any birds using it.
Because it's not invasive I've obeyed a golden rule of bush care: When in doubt don't pull it out.
Many thanks in eager anticipation.
philotheca myoporoides?
My best guess would be Crowea Augustifolia
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Thanks zosterops & Wollemi. That's been most helpful in pointing me in a clear direction. In a photo finish I think I've come down on the side of Long-leaf Waxflower Philotheca myoporoides due to the flowers & buds appearing pretty much the same as those on my plant. The leaves on my plant seem to be rather longer & more lance-like (lancelolate) than either the Philotheca or the Crowea but that may be due to an individual plant variation, especially given that mine is growing way outside its natural range of south eastern Australia in the case of the Philotheca or south western Australia in the case of the Crowea.
Thanks again.
P. myoporoides is an extremely variable species depending on genetics and conditions, there are an array of cultivars/hybrid/selections grown as ornamentals and for floristry, i have seen long-leaved forms, and many similar Philotheca species.
Thanks, zosterops. That supports P. myoporoides as the i.d. of my plant.