Dillwynia floribunda - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Sm.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1805
Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. (König & Sims)1: 510 (1805)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188590
Common Names
- Dillwynia floribunda
- Showy Parrot-pea
- Showy Dillwynia
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- Dillwynia floribunda floribunda [unknown]
- Dillwynia clavata Paxton [valid]
- Dillwynia floribunda brevifolia (DC.) Blakely [valid]
- Dillwynia floribunda teretifolia (DC.) Blakely [unknown]
- Dillwynia rudis teretifolia DC. [unknown]
- Dillwynia rudis brevifolia DC. [valid]
- Dillwynia floribunda longifolia Blakely [valid]
- Dillwynia floribunda typica Regel [invalid]
Description
Dillwynia floribunda (also called Floribunda dillwynia, among many other common names) is a small shrub with a rounded habit. It is native to Australia and is found in open woodlands and along watercourses. It has grey-green foliage and small yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Dillwynia floribunda is used as an ornamental plant and as a food source for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dillwynia floribunda has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The flowers are followed by small, black, round seeds. The seedlings are small and have a pair of cotyledons.
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Dillwynia floribunda can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and treated with a rooting hormone before planting in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Keep the cuttings moist until they have established roots.
Where to Find Dillwynia floribunda
Dillwynia floribunda is native to Australia and can be found in New South Wales, Victoria, and South Australia.
Dillwynia floribunda FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dillwynia floribunda?
Dillwynia floribunda
What is the common name of Dillwynia floribunda?
Many-flowered Parrot Pea
What is the natural habitat of Dillwynia floribunda?
It is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and heaths in 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
References
James Edward Smith (1759-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sm.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Dillwynia floribunda Sm.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.