Daviesia pleurophylla - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Crisp
Source:
ksufab
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot.8: 1221 (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000638745
Common Names
- Many-leaf Bitter-pea
- Many-leaf Bitter Pea
- Many-leaf Pea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Daviesia pleurophylla (also called Slender Bitter Pea, among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows up to 1.5 meters tall. It is native to Australia, and is found in open woodlands and heathlands. It has small, yellow flowers and narrow, linear leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Daviesia pleurophylla 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 pleurophylla are yellow and pea-like, with a short, straight 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 pleurophylla 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 pleurophylla
Daviesia pleurophylla can be found in the south-west of Western Australia.
Daviesia pleurophylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Daviesia pleurophylla?
Daviesia pleurophylla
What is the common name of Daviesia pleurophylla?
Narrow-leaved Bitter Pea
What is the natural habitat of Daviesia pleurophylla?
Dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands
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:986534-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Daviesia pleurophylla Crisp: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.