Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
laevis
ID:
639388

Status:
valid

Authors:
Crisp

Source:
ksufab

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot.4: 285 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000638720



Common Names

  • Daviesia laevis
  • Laevis Daviesia
  • Laevis's Daviesia


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Description

Daviesia laevis (also called smooth daviesia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Australia. It grows in dry, open areas, such as grasslands and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Daviesia laevis is a shrub that is native to Australia. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers attract birds and insects. It is also used as a windbreak or hedge plant, and its leaves can be used in floral arrangements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Daviesia laevis is white with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, glossy nut. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon and a pair of opposite, simple leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Daviesia laevis is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained seed-raising mix and lightly covered with soil. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, disease-free plants and planted in a well-drained potting mix. Keep the soil moist but not wet and provide plenty of light.

Where to Find Daviesia laevis

Daviesia laevis can be found in the south-west of Western Australia.

Daviesia laevis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Daviesia laevis?

Daviesia laevis

What is the common name of Daviesia laevis?

Smooth Bitter Pea

What is the natural habitat of Daviesia laevis?

Dry sclerophyll forests and woodland

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