Status:
valid
Authors:
Crisp
Source:
ksufab
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot.8: 1181 (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000638689
Common Names
- Chapman's Daviesia
- Daviesia Chapmanii
- Chapmanii Daviesia
Description
Daviesia chapmanii (also called Chapman's 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 chapmanii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used for erosion control and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Daviesia chapmanii 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Daviesia chapmanii 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 chapmanii
Daviesia chapmanii can be found in Australia.
Daviesia chapmanii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Daviesia chapmanii?
Daviesia chapmanii
What is the common name of Daviesia chapmanii?
Chapman's Bitter-pea
What is the natural habitat of Daviesia chapmanii?
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