Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bidwillii
ID:
936296

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hend. ex R.Hogg) Mabb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Plant-book , reimpr.: 707 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000935634



Common Names

  • Akania bidwillii
  • Bidwill's Akania
  • Bidwill's False Acacia


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Description

Akania bidwillii (also called the Bidwill's Akania, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to New Zealand. It is an evergreen shrub with small, leathery leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. It grows in open, sunny areas.

Uses & Benefits

Akania bidwillii is used in ornamental gardening and as a medicinal herb.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Akania bidwillii has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Akania bidwillii is a hardy perennial that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation can be done by division of the clumps in spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and the seedlings should be potted up into individual pots when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Akania bidwillii

Akania bidwillii is native to Australia. It is found in dry, open areas, such as grasslands and scrublands.

Species in the Akania genus

Species in the Akaniaceae family

References

David Mabberley (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mabb.' in the authors string.
Robert Hogg (1818-1897): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Hogg' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:946988-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.