Status:
valid
Authors:
Endl.
Source:
ksufab
Year:
1839
Citation Micro:
S.L.Endlicher & E.Fenzl., Nov. Stirp. Dec.: 13 (1839)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000647661
Common Names
- Dillwynia elegans
- Elegant Dillwynia
- Elegant Bush-pea
Description
Dillwynia elegans (also called Elegant Dillwynia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is a small shrub, growing up to 1 m tall. It is native to Australia and is found in woodland and grassland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Dillwynia elegans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for timber, fuel, and as a source of food for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dillwynia elegans is a white, five-petalled bloom with a yellow centre. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and thin.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dillwynia elegans can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a moist, sandy soil mix. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be grown in a sheltered location.
Where to Find Dillwynia elegans
Dillwynia elegans is native to Australia.
Dillwynia elegans FAQ
What is the common name of Dillwynia elegans?
Elegant Dillwynia
What is the scientific name of Elegant Dillwynia?
Dillwynia elegans
What is the natural habitat of Dillwynia elegans?
It is native to Australia
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