Daviesia costata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Cheel
Source:
ildis
Year:
1920
Citation Micro:
J. Proc. Roy. Soc. Western Australia6: 35 (1920)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188605
Common Names
- Daviesia costata
- Hop Bitter-pea
- Hop Daisy
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Daviesia costata (also called Costata daviesia, among many other common names) is a small shrub with a spreading habit. It is native to Australia and is found in open woodlands and along watercourses. It has grey-green foliage and small yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Daviesia costata is used as an ornamental plant and as a food source for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Daviesia costata has small yellow flowers. The seed is small and brown. The seedlings are small and have two leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Daviesia costata can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and treated with a rooting hormone before planting in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Keep the cuttings moist until they have established roots.
Where to Find Daviesia costata
Daviesia costata is native to New South Wales and Victoria. It can be found in open woodlands and along creek beds.
Daviesia costata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Daviesia costata?
Daviesia costata
What type of plant is Daviesia costata?
It is a shrub
Where is Daviesia costata found?
It is found in 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
References
Edwin Cheel (1872-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cheel' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Daviesia costata Cheel: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.