Cyathodes straminea R.Br.

A sprawling shrub with many branches. It is usually less than 1 m tall. The leaves are narrow and oval and 1-2 cm long. They are clustered near the ends of each year's growth. The leaves are pale underneath. The flowers are white and bell shaped and occur in clusters. These are near the ends of branches among the leaves. The false berries are flattened and shiny red. Old flowers can remain hanging on the fruit.

It is a temperate plant. They occur in alpine regions on dolerite mountains often growing among rocks. It grows on mountains over 1,000 m altitude. It needs well drained moist soil. Hobart Botanical Gardens. Tasmania Herbarium.

Plants are not easy to grow. Seed which have been eaten then regurgitated by birds are easier to get to grow. Plants can be grown from cuttings. They should be semi-hardwood cuttings.