Darwinia micropetala - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1865
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 9: 181 (1865)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000937860
Common Names
- Small-petalled Darwinia
- Small-petalled Bell-flower
- Small-petalled Bellflower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Darwinia micropetala (also called Small-petalled 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 micropetala 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 micropetala 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 micropetala can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Darwinia micropetala
Darwinia micropetala is found in south-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-56514: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.