Dillwynia oreodoxa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Blakely
Source:
ildis
Year:
1939
Citation Micro:
Austral. Naturalist10: 165 (1939)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000187736
Common Names
- Dillwynia oreodoxa
- Dillwynia
- Oreodoxa
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dillwynia oreodoxa (also called Oreodoxa Dillwynia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 4 meters in height. It is native to Australia, found in the understory of dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands. Its leaves are narrow, oblong and pointed, with a yellowish-green tip. The flowers are yellow and pea-like, and the fruits are small, black and hairy.
Uses & Benefits
Dillwynia oreodoxa is a shrub native to Australia. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Dillwynia oreodoxa has small, yellow flowers with a red centre. Seed: The seed of Dillwynia oreodoxa is small, dark brown and oval in shape. Seedlings: The seedlings of Dillwynia oreodoxa are small and have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dillwynia oreodoxa is a hardy, evergreen shrub that is native to Australia. It grows best in well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and should be placed in a well-drained, sandy soil mix.
Where to Find Dillwynia oreodoxa
Dillwynia oreodoxa is native to Australia, and can be found in the states of New South Wales, Victoria, and South Australia.
Dillwynia oreodoxa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dillwynia oreodoxa?
Dillwynia oreodoxa
What is the common name of Dillwynia oreodoxa?
Oreodoxa
Where is Dillwynia oreodoxa 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
References
William Blakely (1875-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blakely' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Dillwynia oreodoxa Blakely: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.