Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Genus:
Species:
lanceolata
ID:
637970

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Cunn. ex DC.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1839

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 7: 503 (1839)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000637302

Common Names

  • Lance-shaped Dampiera
  • Lance-shaped Daisy
  • Lance-shaped Ironweed

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Description

Dampiera lanceolata (also called Lance-leaved dampiera, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with small, bright blue flowers. It is native to Western Australia and is found in a variety of habitats, including heathland, woodland, and shrubland.

Uses & Benefits

Dampiera lanceolata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dampiera lanceolata is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dampiera lanceolata can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a moist, sandy soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Dampiera lanceolata

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

Dampiera lanceolata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dampiera lanceolata?

Dampiera lanceolata

What is the common name of Dampiera lanceolata?

Lance-leaved Dampiera

What is the natural habitat of Dampiera lanceolata?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2756652: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Allan Cunningham (1791-1839): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Cunn.' in the authors string.