A. sericeus (2 subspecies) A. × cunninghamii A. oreophilus A. cygnorum (2 subspecies) A. meisneri A. velutinus A. filifolius A. labillardierei A. acanthophyllus Distribution and habitat Adenanthos dobagii is certainly endemic to Western Australia, and appears to be restricted to a small area in the Fitzgerald River National Park, on the south coast of the state. A population numbering in the thousands ranges over about between Telegraph Track and Quoin Head; and there are also scattered plants along the coast between Quoin Head and Marshes Beach. In total there are seven populations comprising around 125000 plants. It occurs in sandy soil in low-lying areas at the foot of hills. It has been reported growing in sand-heath, open mallee, and in a low mixed shrubland of Allocasuarina humilis (Dwarf Sheoak), Isopogon trilobus (Three-lobed Conebush) and Melaleuca pulchella (Clawflower) over sedges. Conservation Because of its very limited range, it was gazetted as rare in 1980, affording it legislative protection under the Wildlife Conservation Act 1950. It was subsequently listed as endangered under the federal Endangered Species Protection Act 1992, and this listing was retained when the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 came into force. It is said to have been "rediscovered" in 1998. The main threat to the species is bushfire. Other potential threats include damage during track maintenance, and dieback caused by Phytophthora cinnamomi, to which highly susceptible. Cultivation It is unknown in cultivation, and has little to offer as an ornamental plant. It has been suggested that it would do best in a built-up rockery. References External links dobagii Eudicots of Western Australia Endangered flora of Australia EPBC Act endangered biota