Dillwynia phylicoides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Cunn.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1825
Citation Micro:
Field New South Wales: 347 (1825)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000187640
Common Names
- Dillwynia
- Dillwynia phylicoides
- Phylicoides Dillwynia
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- Dillwynia retorta phylicoides (A.Cunn.) Joy Thomps. [valid]
- Dillwynia speciosa Paxton [valid]
- Dillwynia ericifolia phylicoides (A.Cunn.) Benth. [valid]
- Dillwynia phylicoides leiocalyx Blakely [valid]
Description
Dillwynia phylicoides (also called Phylicoides Dillwynia, among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows up to 1 m in height. It is native to Australia and is found in open woodlands and heathlands. The leaves are narrow and linear, and the flowers are yellow and tubular.
Uses & Benefits
Dillwynia phylicoides is used as a source of timber and firewood. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, colds, and coughs.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dillwynia phylicoides has yellow flowers with five petals and long, narrow seed pods. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Dillwynia phylicoides can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep them moist. For cuttings, take stem cuttings from the plant and root them in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, bright location.
Where to Find Dillwynia phylicoides
Dillwynia phylicoides is native to Australia and can be found in the wild in countries such as New South Wales, Victoria, and Queensland.
Dillwynia phylicoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dillwynia phylicoides?
Dillwynia phylicoides
What is the common name of Dillwynia phylicoides?
Large-flowered dillwynia
What is the family of Dillwynia phylicoides?
Fabaceae
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
Allan Cunningham (1791-1839): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Cunn.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Dillwynia phylicoides A.Cunn.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.