Daviesia obovata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Turcz.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1853
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou26(I): 261 (1853)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188413
Common Names
- Daviesia obovata
- Oval-Leaved Bitter Pea
- Oval-Leaved Hop Bitter Pea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Daviesia ulicifolia (also called Prickly-leaved Daviesia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Australia. It has a spreading habit and grows to a height of up to 1.5 m. It has grey-green foliage and yellow flowers which appear in spring and summer. It is found in open woodlands, heathlands and dry sclerophyll forests in New South Wales and Queensland.
Uses & Benefits
Daviesia obovata is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of nectar for bees.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Daviesia obovata 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Daviesia obovata is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. It is drought tolerant and resistant to frost.
Where to Find Daviesia obovata
Daviesia obovata is native to Australia and can be found in open woodlands and grasslands in the eastern states of New South Wales, Victoria, and Queensland.
Daviesia obovata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Daviesia obovata?
Daviesia obovata
What type of plant is Daviesia obovata?
Shrub
Where is Daviesia obovata found?
Western 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
Nikolai Turczaninov (1796-1864): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Turcz.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Daviesia obovata Turcz.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.