Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Moore
Source:
cmp
Year:
1903
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 41: 99 (1903)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000637334
Common Names
- Downy Dampiera
- Downy Daisy
- Downy Ironweed
Description
Dampiera plumosa (also called Plumose 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 plumosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used to stabilize soil and prevent erosion. It is drought tolerant and can be used in areas with low rainfall.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dampiera plumosa 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 plumosa 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 plumosa
Dampiera plumosa is native to Australia and can be found in New South Wales, Victoria, and Queensland.
Dampiera plumosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dampiera plumosa?
Dampiera plumosa
What is the common name of Dampiera plumosa?
Plumose Dampiera
What is the natural habitat of Dampiera plumosa?
Dry grasslands
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,