Status:
valid
Authors:
(Miq.) Crisp
Source:
tro
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot.8: 1191 (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001261849
Common Names
- Daviesia emarginata
- Emarginata Daviesia
- Notched Daviesia
Description
Daviesia emarginata (also called emarginate daviesia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Caribbean. It has a small, erect habit and produces small, yellow flowers. It is found in dry areas, such as grasslands, and is often found growing in sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Daviesia emarginata is a shrub that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to make a tea that is said to have medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Daviesia emarginata has small, yellowish-green flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Daviesia emarginata can be propagated through seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The plant should be grown in full sun to partial shade and in temperatures between 10-25°C (50-77°F). Fertilize regularly during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Daviesia emarginata
Daviesia emarginata is native to Australia.
Daviesia emarginata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Daviesia emarginata?
Daviesia emarginata
What is the common name of Daviesia emarginata?
Notched Daviesia
What type of plant is Daviesia emarginata?
A shrub
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