Status:
valid
Authors:
(Meisn.) Druce
Source:
ildis
Year:
1917
Citation Micro:
Rep. Bot. Soc. Exch. Club Brit. Isles1916: 620 (1917)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188034
Common Names
- Dillwynioides Dillwynia
- Dillwynioides Pea
- Dillwynioides Pea
Synonyms
- Aotus dillwynioides Meisn. [valid]
- Dillwynia preissii Benth. [illegitimate]
Description
Dillwynia dillwynioides (also called Dillwynia sericea, among many other common names) is an erect, perennial shrub native to Australia. It has yellow flowers and grows in open woodlands, grasslands, and along watercourses.
Uses & Benefits
Dillwynia dillwynioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive pink flowers. It is also used as a source of food and medicine in some areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dillwynia dillwynioides has small yellow flowers that are borne in clusters in the leaf axils. The seeds are small and black in colour. The seedlings have trifoliate leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dillwynia dillwynioides is a fast-growing shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seed should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained potting mix. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems in late spring or early summer. Plant in a well-drained potting mix and keep moist until established.
Where to Find Dillwynia dillwynioides
Dillwynia dillwynioides is found in Australia, mainly in the states of New South Wales and Victoria.
Dillwynia dillwynioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dillwynia dillwynioides?
Dillwynia dillwynioides
What is the common name of Dillwynia dillwynioides?
Dillwynia
What is the natural habitat of Dillwynia dillwynioides?
Open forest and woodland
Species in the Dillwynia genus
Dillwynia retorta,
Dillwynia juniperina,
Dillwynia sericea,
Dillwynia glaberrima,
Dillwynia phylicoides,
Dillwynia oreodoxa,
Dillwynia ramosissima,
Dillwynia hispida,
Dillwynia dillwynioides,
Dillwynia pungens,
Dillwynia tenuifolia,
Dillwynia stipulifera,
Dillwynia brunioides,
Dillwynia acicularis,
Dillwynia prostrata,
Dillwynia uncinata,
Dillwynia acerosa,
Dillwynia divaricata,
Dillwynia floribunda,
Dillwynia cinerascens,
Dillwynia crispii,
Dillwynia glaucula,
Dillwynia palustris,
Dillwynia rupestris,
Dillwynia sieberi,
Dillwynia brunioides,
Dillwynia parvifolia,
Dillwynia laxiflora,
Dillwynia sparsifolia,
Dillwynia trichopoda,
Dillwynia elegans,
Species in the Fabaceae family