Status:
valid
Authors:
(Dunn) Maesen
Source:
tro
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Wageningen Agric. Univ. Pap.98(1): 87 (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001034388
Common Names
- Dunbaria trichodon
- Trichodon Dunbaria
- Trichodon Dunbaria Plant
Description
Dunbaria trichodon (also called Hairy-toothed Dunbaria, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to Australia. It grows in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Dunbaria trichodon is used as an ornamental plant for landscaping and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Dunbaria trichodon are small and white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are dark green with a white stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dunbaria trichodon can be propagated by seed. Plant the seeds in a well-draining soil mix, and keep the soil moist but not soggy. The seeds should germinate in about two weeks. Dunbaria trichodon can also be propagated by division. Divide the plant in the spring or fall, and replant the divisions in well-draining soil. Keep the soil moist and the plant in a sunny location.
Where to Find Dunbaria trichodon
Dunbaria trichodon is native to Africa and can be found in areas with moist soils.
Species in the Dunbaria genus
Dunbaria villosa,
Dunbaria podocarpa,
Dunbaria punctata,
Dunbaria debilis,
Dunbaria fusca,
Dunbaria circinalis,
Dunbaria ferruginea,
Dunbaria glabra,
Dunbaria glandulosa,
Dunbaria lecomtei,
Dunbaria longiracemosa,
Dunbaria truncata,
Dunbaria bella,
Dunbaria gracilipes,
Dunbaria cumingiana,
Dunbaria floresiana,
Dunbaria incana,
Dunbaria rubella,
Dunbaria longicarpa,
Dunbaria trichodon,
Species in the Fabaceae family