Darwinia foetida - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Keighery
Source:
wcs
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 19: 40 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000912192
Common Names
- Darwinia Foetida
- Foetida Darwinia
- Darwinia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Darwinia foetida (also called 'Foetid Darwinia', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, grey-green leaves and small, yellow flowers. It grows in dry, rocky soils and is found in open woodlands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Darwinia foetida is used as an ornamental plant and for its wood.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower of Darwinia foetida is a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, dark brown seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Darwinia foetida is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Darwinia foetida
Darwinia foetida is native to Australia. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests at elevations of up to 1,500 meters.
Darwinia foetida FAQ
What is the scientific name of Darwinia foetida?
Darwinia foetida
What is the common name of Darwinia foetida?
Stinking Darwinia
Where is Darwinia foetida native to?
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-457111: Based on the initial data import
Gregory John Keighery (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Keighery' in the authors string.