Darwinia divisa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Keighery & N.G.Marchant
Source:
wcs
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 22: 45 (2002)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000336501
Common Names
- Darwinia divisa
- Divided Darwinia
- Divided Darwinia Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Darwinia divisa (also called Divided Darwinia, among many other common names) is a small shrub with white flowers and dark green leaves. It is native to Australia, and is found in tropical rainforests, as well as in disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Darwinia divisa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Darwinia divisa are white and tubular. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have three leaflets.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Darwinia divisa is a species of flowering shrub in the family Myrtaceae. It is native to Australia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist, sandy soil. It prefers a warm, sunny position and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Darwinia divisa
Darwinia divisa can be found in the rainforests of Australia.
Darwinia divisa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Darwinia divisa?
Darwinia divisa
What is the common name of Darwinia divisa?
Divisa
Where does Darwinia divisa grow?
It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.
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-216862: Based on the initial data import
Gregory John Keighery (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Keighery' in the authors string.
Neville Marchant (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.G.Marchant' in the authors string.