Dillwynia pungens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Sweet) J.B.Mackay ex Lodd.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1837
Citation Micro:
Comm. Legum. Gen.: 14 (1837)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188167
Common Names
- Sharp-leafed Dillwynia
- Sharp-leaved Dillwynia
- Sharp-leaf Dillwynia
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- Daviesia condensata Turcz. [valid]
- Eutaxia pungens Sweet [valid]
Description
Dillwynia pungens (also called Prickly Dillwynia, among many other common names) is a small, shrubby, perennial plant native to Australia. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in grassy areas, open woodlands, and coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Dillwynia pungens is used as a medicinal plant, as an ornamental plant, and as a soil improver. It is also used as a fodder crop for livestock, to control erosion, and as a green manure crop.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dillwynia pungens has yellow flowers with five petals and a long, curved style. The seeds are small, dark brown and slightly curved. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.
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Dillwynia pungens can be propagated by seed or cuttings. To propagate by seed, collect the seed pods when they are ripe and sow them in a well-draining potting mix. To propagate by cuttings, take semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer and root them in a potting mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.
Where to Find Dillwynia pungens
Dillwynia pungens is found in New South Wales and Victoria, Australia.
Dillwynia pungens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dillwynia pungens?
Dillwynia pungens
What is the common name of Dillwynia pungens?
Prickly Dillwynia
Where is Dillwynia pungens found?
Dillwynia pungens is found in 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
Robert Sweet (1783-1835): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sweet' in the authors string.
Conrad Loddiges (1738-1826): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lodd.' in the authors string.
John Bain Mackay (1795-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.B.Mackay' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Dillwynia pungens (Sweet) J.B.Mackay ex Benth.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.