Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
flava
ID:
189121

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pedley

Source:
ildis

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya1: 35 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188450



Common Names

  • Daviesia flava
  • Yellow Bitter Pea
  • Yellow Hop Bitter Pea


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Description

Daviesia flava (also called Yellow Bitter-pea, among many other common names) is a shrub native to New South Wales and Queensland. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and yellow-green flowers. It is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Daviesia flava is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties, such as to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Daviesia flava has yellow-green flowers with four petals and a central yellow tube. The seed is small and black and the seedlings are small and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Daviesia flava is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2m in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or summer. Cuttings can also be taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Daviesia flava

Daviesia flava is native to Australia, and can be found in the states of New South Wales, Queensland, and Victoria.

Daviesia flava FAQ

What is the scientific name of Daviesia flava?

Daviesia flava

What is the common name of Daviesia flava?

Yellow Bitter-pea

What is the natural habitat of Daviesia flava?

Open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas

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