Status:
valid
Authors:
(F.Muell.) Jobson & P.H.Weston
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2021
Citation Micro:
Diversity (Basel)13(8)-391: 27 (2021)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000002908
Description
Dillwynia sparsifolia (also called Sparsifolia Dillwynia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a dense, rounded crown. It is native to Australia, and is found in temperate and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Dillwynia sparsifolia is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of fodder for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Dillwynia sparsifolia are yellow and cylindrical in shape. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dillwynia sparsifolia is a shrub native to Australia. It can be propagated from cuttings or from seeds. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of healthy stems in spring or summer. The cuttings should be placed in a well-drained potting mix and kept in a warm, sunny spot. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained potting mix. The seedlings should be kept in a warm, sunny spot and watered regularly.
Where to Find Dillwynia sparsifolia
Dillwynia sparsifolia is native to Australia.
Dillwynia sparsifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dillwynia sparsifolia?
Dillwynia sparsifolia
What is the common name of Dillwynia sparsifolia?
Dillwynia
What is the natural habitat of Dillwynia sparsifolia?
Dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands
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