Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
diminuta
ID:
938491

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.G.Briggs

Source:
wcs

Year:
1962

Citation Micro:
Contr. New South Wales Natl. Herb. 3: 140 (1962)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000937829

Common Names

  • Dwarf Darwinia
  • Dwarf Bell-flower
  • Dwarf Bellflower

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Description

Darwinia diminuta (also called Dwarf Darwinia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Myrtaceae. It is a shrub or small tree, growing up to 1 m tall. It is native to Australia. It is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Darwinia diminuta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for its essential oils and for the production of honey.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Darwinia diminuta is a small, white-pink, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are slender and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Darwinia diminuta is a tropical plant that is native to South and Central America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept in bright, indirect light. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Darwinia diminuta

Darwinia diminuta can be found in Australia.

Species in the Darwinia genus

Species in the Myrtaceae family

Acca lanuginosa, Acca macrostema, Accara elegans, Actinodium cunninghamii, Agonis baxteri, Agonis flexuosa, Agonis grandiflora, Agonis theiformis, Agonis undulata, Agonis hypericifolia, Algrizea macrochlamys, Algrizea minor, Allosyncarpia ternata, Aluta appressa, Aluta aspera, Aluta maisonneuvei, Aluta quadrata, Aluta teres, Amomyrtella irregularis, Amomyrtella guilii, Amomyrtus luma, Amomyrtus meli, Angophora bakeri, Angophora clelandi, Angophora costata, Angophora crassifolia, Angophora dichromophloia, Angophora euryphylla, Angophora exul, Angophora floribunda, Angophora hispida, Angophora inopina, Angophora leiocarpa, Angophora melanoxylon, Angophora paludosa, Angophora robur, Angophora subvelutina, Angophora woodsiana, Angophora clelandii, Anticoryne diosmoides, Anticoryne ovalifolia, Anticoryne melanosperma, Archirhodomyrtus baladensis, Archirhodomyrtus beckleri, Archirhodomyrtus paitensis, Archirhodomyrtus turbinata, Archirhodomyrtus vieillardii, Arillastrum gummiferum, Astartea aspera, Astartea corniculata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-56486: Based on the initial data import
Barbara G. Briggs (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.G.Briggs' in the authors string.