Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
luehmannii
ID:
938515

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell. & Tate

Source:
wcs

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. Roy. Soc. South Australia 16: 353 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000937853

Common Names

  • Luehmann's Darwinia
  • Luehmann's Bell-flower
  • Luehmann's Bellflower

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Description

Darwinia luehmannii (also called Luehmann's Darwinia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that is native to Australia. It grows to a height of up to 4 m and has narrow, lance-shaped leaves and white or pink flowers. It is found in open forest and woodland in the south-west of Western Australia.

Uses & Benefits

Darwinia luehmannii is an evergreen shrub that can be used as a hedge or screen. It has attractive foliage and small white flowers that attract birds and butterflies. The leaves can be used in salads and the flowers can be used to make tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Darwinia luehmannii 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Darwinia luehmannii 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 luehmannii

Darwinia luehmannii can be found in the south-west of Western 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-56508: Based on the initial data import
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
Ralph Tate (1840-1901): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tate' in the authors string.