Dillwynia prostrata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Blakely
Source:
ildis
Year:
1939
Citation Micro:
Austral. Naturalist10: 167 (1939)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188404
Common Names
- Prostrate Dillwynia
- Dillwynia prostrata
- Prostrate Bush-pea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dillwynia prostrata (also called Spreading Dillwynia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Australia. It has a spreading habit and grows to a height of up to 1.5 m. It has grey-green foliage and yellow flowers which appear in spring and summer. It is found in open woodlands, heathlands and dry sclerophyll forests in New South Wales and Queensland.
Uses & Benefits
Dillwynia prostrata is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of nectar for bees.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dillwynia prostrata has small, yellow flowers, which are followed by small, black seeds. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dillwynia prostrata is a shrub native to Australia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, it should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. When propagating from cuttings, it should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a well-draining potting mix. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.
Where to Find Dillwynia prostrata
Dillwynia prostrata is native to Australia and can be found in open woodlands and grasslands in the eastern states of New South Wales, Victoria, and Queensland.
Dillwynia prostrata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dillwynia prostrata?
Dillwynia prostrata
What type of plant is Dillwynia prostrata?
Shrub
Where is Dillwynia prostrata found?
Eastern 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 prostrata Blakely: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.