Status:
valid
Authors:
Crisp
Source:
ildis
Year:
1984
Citation Micro:
Nuytsia5: 160 (1984)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188222
Common Names
- Slender Doodia
- Slender Hop-bush
- Graceful Doodia
Synonyms
- Daviesia juncea Sm. [illegitimate]
Description
Daviesia gracilis (also called Slender Bitter-pea, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Australia. It has small, narrow leaves and small, yellow flowers. It is found in dry sclerophyll forest and heathland in New South Wales and Victoria.
Uses & Benefits
Daviesia gracilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a windbreak and shelter for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Daviesia gracilis has yellow flowers with five petals, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Daviesia gracilis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained potting mix. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a well-drained potting mix. The plant should be grown in a sunny position in well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize regularly with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Daviesia gracilis
Daviesia gracilis can be found in Australia, particularly in the south-west of Western Australia.
Daviesia gracilis FAQ
What is the common name of Daviesia gracilis?
Graceful Bitter-pea
What is the natural habitat of Daviesia gracilis?
Dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands
What are the flower characteristics of Daviesia gracilis?
The flowers are yellow and have five petals
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