Status:
valid
Authors:
Lepschi & Trudgen
Source:
cmp
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 15: 270 (2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000637243
Common Names
- Dampiera
- Anonyma
- Anonymous Dampiera
Description
Dampiera anonyma (also called Anonymous Dampiera, Anonymous Bluebells, and Anonymous Bluebell Dampiera, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with long, narrow, blue-green leaves and bell-shaped blue flowers. Native to Australia, it is found in dry woodlands and grasslands. It is drought-tolerant and can survive in extreme temperatures.
Uses & Benefits
Dampiera anonyma is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It has a number of medicinal properties, including being used to treat fever, headaches, and stomachaches. It is also known to have anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dampiera anonyma has small, blue-purple flowers that are clustered together in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a hard seed coat. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dampiera anonyma is a perennial that grows best in full sun to partial shade and in well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and cuttings can be taken in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Dampiera anonyma
Dampiera anonyma can be found in Australia.
Dampiera anonyma FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dampiera anonyma?
Dampiera anonyma
Where does Dampiera anonyma grow?
Dampiera anonyma is native to Australia and grows in moist areas.
What is the flowering period of Dampiera anonyma?
Dampiera anonyma flowers from spring to summer.
Species in the Dampiera genus
Dampiera adpressa,
Dampiera alata,
Dampiera altissima,
Dampiera angulata,
Dampiera anonyma,
Dampiera atriplicina,
Dampiera candicans,
Dampiera carinata,
Dampiera cervula,
Dampiera cinerea,
Dampiera conospermoides,
Dampiera coronata,
Dampiera decurrens,
Dampiera deltoidea,
Dampiera dentata,
Dampiera discolor,
Dampiera diversifolia,
Dampiera dysantha,
Dampiera eriantha,
Dampiera eriocephala,
Dampiera fasciculata,
Dampiera ferruginea,
Dampiera fitzgeraldensis,
Dampiera fusca,
Dampiera galbraithiana,
Dampiera glabrescens,
Dampiera haematotricha,
Dampiera hederacea,
Dampiera heteroptera,
Dampiera incana,
Dampiera juncea,
Dampiera krauseana,
Dampiera lanceolata,
Dampiera latealata,
Dampiera lavandulacea,
Dampiera leptoclada,
Dampiera lindleyi,
Dampiera linearis,
Dampiera loranthifolia,
Dampiera luteifolia,
Dampiera marifolia,
Dampiera metallorum,
Dampiera obliqua,
Dampiera oligophylla,
Dampiera orchardii,
Dampiera parvifolia,
Dampiera pedunculata,
Dampiera plumosa,
Dampiera purpurea,
Dampiera ramosa,
Species in the Goodeniaceae family
Anthotium humile,
Anthotium junciforme,
Anthotium odontophyllum,
Anthotium rubriflorum,
Brunonia australis,
Coopernookia barbata,
Coopernookia chisholmii,
Coopernookia georgei,
Coopernookia polygalacea,
Coopernookia scabridiuscula,
Coopernookia strophiolata,
Crossotoma spinescens,
Crossotoma oleoides,
Dampiera adpressa,
Dampiera alata,
Dampiera altissima,
Dampiera angulata,
Dampiera anonyma,
Dampiera atriplicina,
Dampiera candicans,
Dampiera carinata,
Dampiera cervula,
Dampiera cinerea,
Dampiera conospermoides,
Dampiera coronata,
Dampiera decurrens,
Dampiera deltoidea,
Dampiera dentata,
Dampiera discolor,
Dampiera diversifolia,
Dampiera dysantha,
Dampiera eriantha,
Dampiera eriocephala,
Dampiera fasciculata,
Dampiera ferruginea,
Dampiera fitzgeraldensis,
Dampiera fusca,
Dampiera galbraithiana,
Dampiera glabrescens,
Dampiera haematotricha,
Dampiera hederacea,
Dampiera heteroptera,
Dampiera incana,
Dampiera juncea,
Dampiera krauseana,
Dampiera lanceolata,
Dampiera latealata,
Dampiera lavandulacea,
Dampiera leptoclada,
Dampiera lindleyi,