Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Cunn. ex Don
Source:
ildis
Year:
1832
Citation Micro:
Gen. Hist.2: 125 (1832)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188434
Common Names
- Daviesia leptophylla
- Slender-Leaved Bitter Pea
- Slender-Leaved Hop Bitter Pea
Synonyms
- Daviesia virgata A.Cunn. [unknown]
- Daviesia corymbosa virgata (A.Cunn. ex Hook.) Ewart [valid]
- Daviesia virgata A.Cunn. ex Hook. [valid]
- Daviesia corymbosa stjohnii Guilf. [invalid]
Description
Daviesia leptophylla (also called Slender-leaved Daviesia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Australia. It has a spreading habit and grows to a height of up to 5 m. It has grey-green foliage and yellow flowers which appear in spring and summer. It is found in open woodlands, heathlands and dry sclerophyll forests in New South Wales and Queensland.
Uses & Benefits
Daviesia leptophylla 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 leptophylla 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Daviesia leptophylla is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. It is drought tolerant and resistant to frost.
Where to Find Daviesia leptophylla
Daviesia leptophylla is native to Australia and can be found in open woodlands and grasslands in Queensland, New South Wales, and Victoria.
Daviesia leptophylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Daviesia leptophylla?
Daviesia leptophylla
What is the common name of Daviesia leptophylla?
Narrow-leaved Bitter-pea
What is the natural habitat of Daviesia leptophylla?
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