Daviesia oxyclada - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Crisp
Source:
ksufab
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot.8: 1217 (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000638736
Common Names
- Sharp-wing Bitter-pea
- Sharp-wing Bitter Pea
- Sharp-wing Pea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Daviesia oxyclada (also called Prickly Bitter Pea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Australia. It grows to a height of up to 4 meters and has narrow, elliptic to lanceolate leaves. It is found in dry sclerophyll forest and woodland, and is widespread in New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania.
Uses & Benefits
Daviesia oxyclada is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used to attract birds and other wildlife to gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Daviesia oxyclada are yellow and pea-like, with a long, curved style. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Daviesia oxyclada is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained seed-raising mix and lightly covered with soil. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, disease-free plants and planted in a well-drained potting mix. Keep the soil moist but not wet and provide plenty of light.
Where to Find Daviesia oxyclada
Daviesia oxyclada can be found in the south-west of Western Australia.
Daviesia oxyclada FAQ
What is the scientific name of Daviesia oxyclada?
Daviesia oxyclada
What is the family of Daviesia oxyclada?
Fabaceae
Where does Daviesia oxyclada grow?
It is native to 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:986532-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Daviesia oxyclada Crisp: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.