Fitzgerald's Mulla-mulla
EPBC Status: Critically endangered
SPRAT Species Profile: Ptilotus fasciculatus — Fitzgerald's Mulla-mulla
Found in: South-west Western Australia
Main threats: Habitat loss, salinity, waterlogging, grazing by stock, rabbits and kangaroos, invasive weeds
About
Fitzgerald's mulla-mulla is a perennial plant with woolly flowers. It was presumed extinct until it was rediscovered in 1987. There are now 11 known subpopulations in WA with around 3,000 plants. The 20 Million Trees programme is working to protect habitat for this species through a large-scale revegetation project.
Action
- Monitor known populations to identify key threats
- Investigate options for linking, enhancing or establishing additional populations
- Prevent grazing pressure
- Seed collection and banking
Further information
Photo credits: © M. Fagg, Australian National Botanic Gardens