Daviesia bursarioides - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Crisp
Source:
ksufab
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot.8: 1178 (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000638686
Common Names
- Bursarioides Daviesia
- Daviesia Bursarioides
- Bursarioides Daviesia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Daviesia bursarioides (also called Bursar-like Bitter-pea, among many other common names) is a shrub of the Fabaceae family. It has small, needle-like leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to Australia, and is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Daviesia bursarioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments. Its leaves can be used in salads and its flowers can be used to make tea.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Daviesia bursarioides are yellow and tubular in shape, with five petals and a long, curved style. The seeds are small and black, with a thin, papery covering. The seedlings are small and green, with two cotyledons and a short stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Daviesia bursarioides is a perennial herb that is native to the southeastern United States. It is easily propagated by division of the rhizomes in the spring. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It is drought tolerant once established and can be grown in containers.
Where to Find Daviesia bursarioides
Daviesia bursarioides can be found in Australia.
Daviesia bursarioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Daviesia bursarioides?
Daviesia bursarioides
What is the common name of Daviesia bursarioides?
Bursar-like Bitter-pea
What is the natural habitat of Daviesia bursarioides?
Woodlands of Australia
Species in the Daviesia genus
Daviesia latifolia, Daviesia eremaea, Daviesia pedunculata, Daviesia podophylla, Daviesia spiralis, Daviesia mimosoides, Daviesia striata, Daviesia euphorbioides, Daviesia discolor, Daviesia stricta, Daviesia triflora, Daviesia mollis, Daviesia longifolia, Daviesia pectinata, Daviesia cardiophylla, Daviesia acicularis, Daviesia decurrens, Daviesia purpurascens, Daviesia corymbosa, Daviesia cordata, Daviesia pubigera, Daviesia anceps, Daviesia hakeoides, Daviesia incrassata, Daviesia uniflora, Daviesia physodes, Daviesia polyphylla, Daviesia umbellulata, Daviesia mesophylla, Daviesia angulata, Daviesia debilior, Daviesia alata, Daviesia inflata, Daviesia reclinata, Daviesia epiphyllum, Daviesia rhombifolia, Daviesia arborea, Daviesia squarrosa, Daviesia buxifolia, Daviesia brevifolia, Daviesia nudiflora, Daviesia flexuosa, Daviesia microphylla, Daviesia genistifolia, Daviesia grahamii, Daviesia alternifolia, Daviesia pachylima, Daviesia wyattiana, Daviesia preissii, Daviesia gracilis,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Michael D. Crisp (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Crisp' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:986510-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Daviesia bursarioides Crisp: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.