Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Genus:
Species:
dentata
ID:
637934

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rajput

Source:
cmp

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Telopea 2: 57 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000637266

Common Names

  • Bluebell Dampiera
  • Common Dampiera
  • Toothed Dampiera

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Description

Dampiera dentata (also called Toothed Dampiera, Toothed Bluebells, and Toothed 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 dentata 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

The flowers of Dampiera dentata are star-shaped, white to pink in colour and have five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dampiera dentata is a slow-growing, evergreen perennial that can be propagated by division. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is best propagated in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Dampiera dentata

Dampiera dentata is native to Western Australia and can be found in the south-west of the state.

Dampiera dentata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dampiera dentata?

Dampiera dentata

What is the common name of Dampiera dentata?

Bluebells

What is the natural habitat of Dampiera dentata?

It is native to Australia and can be found in open woodlands, grasslands, and heathland.

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,

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