Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
procera
ID:
938534

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.G.Briggs

Source:
wcs

Year:
1962

Citation Micro:
Contr. New South Wales Natl. Herb. 3: 145 (1962)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000937872

Common Names

  • Tall Darwinia
  • Tall Bell-flower
  • Tall Bellflower

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Description

Darwinia procera (also called Tall Darwinia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 meters in height. It is native to Australia and can be found in heathlands and woodlands. It has small pink bell-shaped flowers and linear leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Darwinia procera 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

Darwinia procera has white flowers with five petals and a yellow centre. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Darwinia procera 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 procera

Darwinia procera is native to 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-56525: Based on the initial data import
Barbara G. Briggs (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.G.Briggs' in the authors string.