Dillwynia laxiflora - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
tro
Year:
1837
Citation Micro:
Arch. Bot.2: t. 9 (1837)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001057679
Common Names
- Dillwynia laxiflora
- Laxiflorous Dillwynia
- Laxiflorous Dillwynia Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dillwynia laxiflora (also called Loose-Flowered Dillwynia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in a variety of habitats, including moist forests, woodlands, and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Dillwynia laxiflora is used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments, as a source of fuelwood, and as a dye for fabrics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dillwynia laxiflora has yellow flowers and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dillwynia laxiflora is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 10°F (-12°C). It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Dillwynia laxiflora
Dillwynia laxiflora is native to Australia and can be found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands in New South Wales and Victoria.
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
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:492529-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Dillwynia laxiflora Benth.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.