Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Species:
pruriens
ID:
938622

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1867

Citation Micro:
Fragm. 6: 4 (1867)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000937960



Common Names

  • Davidsonia pruriens
  • Davidson's Plum
  • Pruriens


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Description

Davidsonia pruriens (also called Davidson's Plum, 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-east of Queensland and north-east of New South Wales.

Uses & Benefits

Davidsonia pruriens is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Davidsonia pruriens has small, yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Davidsonia pruriens 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 pruriens

Davidsonia pruriens is native to rainforests of eastern Australia.

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,

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