Status:
valid
Authors:
Lindl.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1839
Citation Micro:
Sketch Veg. Swan R. : 27 (1839)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000637305
Common Names
- Lavender Dampiera
- Lavender Daisy
- Lavender Ironweed
Description
Dampiera lavandulacea (also called Lavender 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 lavandulacea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dampiera lavandulacea 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dampiera lavandulacea 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 lavandulacea
Dampiera lavandulacea is native to Western Australia and can be found in the south-west of the state.
Dampiera lavandulacea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dampiera lavandulacea?
Dampiera lavandulacea
What is the common name of Dampiera lavandulacea?
Lavender Dampiera
What is the natural habitat of Dampiera lavandulacea?
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,