Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
audax
ID:
639352

Status:
valid

Authors:
Crisp

Source:
ksufab

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot.8: 1175 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000638684



Common Names

  • Audacious Daviesia
  • Daviesia Audax
  • Audax Daviesia


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Description

Daviesia audax (also called Bold Bitter-pea, among many other common names) is a shrub of the Fabaceae family. It has small, needle-like leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to Australia, and is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Daviesia audax is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments. Its leaves can be used in salads and its flowers can be used to make tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Daviesia audax are yellow and tubular in shape, with five petals and a long, curved style. The seeds are small and black, with a thin, papery covering. The seedlings are small and green, with two cotyledons and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Daviesia audax is a perennial herb that is native to the southeastern United States. It is easily propagated by division of the rhizomes in the spring. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It is drought tolerant once established and can be grown in containers.

Where to Find Daviesia audax

Daviesia audax can be found in Australia.

Daviesia audax FAQ

What is the scientific name of Daviesia audax?

Daviesia audax

What is the common name of Daviesia audax?

Bold Bitter-pea

What is the natural habitat of Daviesia audax?

Woodlands of Australia

Species in the Daviesia genus

Daviesia latifolia, Daviesia eremaea, Daviesia pedunculata, Daviesia podophylla, Daviesia spiralis, Daviesia mimosoides, Daviesia striata, Daviesia euphorbioides, Daviesia discolor, Daviesia stricta, Daviesia triflora, Daviesia mollis, Daviesia longifolia, Daviesia pectinata, Daviesia cardiophylla, Daviesia acicularis, Daviesia decurrens, Daviesia purpurascens, Daviesia corymbosa, Daviesia cordata, Daviesia pubigera, Daviesia anceps, Daviesia hakeoides, Daviesia incrassata, Daviesia uniflora, Daviesia physodes, Daviesia polyphylla, Daviesia umbellulata, Daviesia mesophylla, Daviesia angulata, Daviesia debilior, Daviesia alata, Daviesia inflata, Daviesia reclinata, Daviesia epiphyllum, Daviesia rhombifolia, Daviesia arborea, Daviesia squarrosa, Daviesia buxifolia, Daviesia brevifolia, Daviesia nudiflora, Daviesia flexuosa, Daviesia microphylla, Daviesia genistifolia, Daviesia grahamii, Daviesia alternifolia, Daviesia pachylima, Daviesia wyattiana, Daviesia preissii, Daviesia gracilis,

Species in the Fabaceae family