Daviesia eremaea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Crisp
Source:
ildis
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
J. Adelaide Bot. Gard.2: 271 (1980)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000187635
Common Names
- Daviesia
- Daviesia eremaea
- Eremian Daviesia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Daviesia eremaea (also called Eremophila, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 4 m in height. It is native to Australia and is found in open woodlands and heathlands. The leaves are narrow and linear, and the flowers are yellow and tubular.
Uses & Benefits
Daviesia eremaea is used as a source of timber and firewood. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, colds, and coughs.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Daviesia eremaea has yellow flowers with five petals and long, narrow seed pods. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Daviesia eremaea can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep them moist. For cuttings, take stem cuttings from the plant and root them in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, bright location.
Where to Find Daviesia eremaea
Daviesia eremaea is found in open woodlands and grasslands in south-eastern Australia, from south-eastern Queensland to Victoria.
Daviesia eremaea FAQ
What is the common name of Daviesia eremaea?
Eremian Daviesia
What is the natural habitat of Daviesia eremaea?
Moist forests and woodlands
What is the growth habit of Daviesia eremaea?
It is a small to medium-sized 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
References
Michael D. Crisp (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Crisp' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Daviesia eremaea Crisp: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.