Status:
valid
Authors:
J.B.Williams & G.J.Harden
Source:
wcs
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
Telopea 8: 423 (2000)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000937959
Common Names
- Davidsonia johnsonii
- Johnson's Davidsonia
- Johnsonii
Description
Davidsonia johnsonii (also called Johnson's Davidsonia, 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
Davidsonia johnsonii is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Davidsonia johnsonii has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Davidsonia johnsonii is a small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to Australia and prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Davidsonia johnsonii
Davidsonia johnsonii can be found in the rainforests of Queensland and New South Wales in Australia.
Species in the Davidsonia genus
Species in the Cunoniaceae family
Ackama australiensis,
Ackama nubicola,
Ackama paniculosa,
Ackama rosifolia,
Acrophyllum australe,
Acrophyllum venosum,
Aistopetalum multiflorum,
Aistopetalum viticoides,
Anodopetalum biglandulosum,
Bauera capitata,
Bauera rubioides,
Bauera sessiliflora,
Caldcluvia paniculata,
Callicoma serratifolia,
Ceratopetalum apetalum,
Ceratopetalum corymbosum,
Ceratopetalum gummiferum,
Ceratopetalum hylandii,
Ceratopetalum iugumense,
Ceratopetalum macrophyllum,
Ceratopetalum succirubrum,
Ceratopetalum tetrapterum,
Ceratopetalum virchowii,
Codia belepensis,
Codia jaffrei,
Codia mackeeana,
Codia triverticillata,
Codia albicans,
Codia albifrons,
Codia cinerascens,
Codia discolor,
Codia ferruginea,
Codia fusca,
Codia incrassata,
Codia microphylla,
Codia montana,
Codia nitida,
Codia spatulata,
Codia xerophila,
Cunonia alticola,
Cunonia aoupiniensis,
Cunonia atrorubens,
Cunonia austrocaledonica,
Cunonia balansae,
Cunonia bernieri,
Cunonia bullata,
Cunonia capensis,
Cunonia cerifera,
Cunonia deplanchei,
Cunonia lenormandii,