Daviesia croniniana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Muell.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1894
Citation Micro:
Vict. Naturalist10: 194 (1894)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188437
Common Names
- Daviesia croniniana
- Cronin's Bitter Pea
- Cronin's Hop Bitter Pea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Daviesia croniniana (also called Cronin's Bitter-pea, among many other common names) is a shrub native to New South Wales and Queensland. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and yellow-green flowers. It is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Daviesia croniniana is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties, such as to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Daviesia croniniana has yellow-green flowers with four petals and a central yellow tube. The seed is small and black and the seedlings are small and slender.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Daviesia croniniana is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2m in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or summer. Cuttings can also be taken in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Daviesia croniniana
Daviesia croniniana is native to Australia and can be found in open woodlands and grasslands in Queensland, New South Wales, and Victoria.
Daviesia croniniana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Daviesia croniniana?
Daviesia croniniana
What is the common name of Daviesia croniniana?
Cronin's Bitter-pea
What is the natural habitat of Daviesia croniniana?
Open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas
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
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Daviesia croniniana F.Muell.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.