Daviesia flexuosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1837
Citation Micro:
S.L.Endlicher & al., Enum. Pl. Hügel: 32 (1837)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188159
Common Names
- Daviesia flexuosa
- Flexuous Bitter-pea
- Flexuous Daviesia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Daviesia flexuosa (also called Flexuous Daviesia, among many other common names) is a small, shrubby, perennial plant native to Australia. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in grassy areas, open woodlands, and coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Daviesia flexuosa is used as a medicinal plant, as an ornamental plant, and as a soil improver. It is also used as a fodder crop for livestock, to control erosion, and as a green manure crop.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Daviesia flexuosa is a yellow-green colour, with a small, globular head of flowers. The seed is a small, brown, flattened, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with thin, narrow leaves.
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Daviesia flexuosa is a small shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. To propagate by seed, collect the seed pods when they are ripe and sow them in a well-draining potting mix. To propagate by cuttings, take semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer and root them in a potting mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.
Where to Find Daviesia flexuosa
Daviesia flexuosa is found in New South Wales and Victoria, Australia.
Daviesia flexuosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Daviesia flexuosa?
Daviesia flexuosa
What is the common name of Daviesia flexuosa?
Bent-leaved Bitter-pea
Where is Daviesia flexuosa found?
Daviesia flexuosa is found in eastern 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
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Daviesia flexuosa Benth.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.