Darwinia helichrysoides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1865
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 9: 179 (1865)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000937842
Common Names
- Helichrysum-leaved Darwinia
- Helichrysum-leaved Bell-flower
- Helichrysum-leaved Bellflower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Darwinia helichrysoides (also called Helichrysum-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 helichrysoides 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 helichrysoides is a small, white, 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 helichrysoides is a small shrub that grows to a height of 1-2 m. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil. Propagate from seed or cuttings in spring or summer.
Where to Find Darwinia helichrysoides
Darwinia helichrysoides 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-56499: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.