Darwinia diosmoides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1865
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 9: 180 (1865)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000937830
Common Names
- Diosma-leaved Darwinia
- Diosma-leaved Bell-flower
- Diosma-leaved Bellflower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Darwinia diosmoides (also called Diosma-like 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 2 m tall. It is native to Australia. It is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Darwinia diosmoides 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 diosmoides is a small, yellow, 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Darwinia diosmoides 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 diosmoides
Darwinia diosmoides 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-56487: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.