Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Cunn. ex Benth.
Source:
tro
Year:
1837
Citation Micro:
Comm. Legum. Gen.: 12 (1837)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001057618
Common Names
- Daviesia villifera
- Villifera Daviesia
- Hairy-leaved Daviesia
Description
Daviesia villifera (also called Hairy-fruited Daviesia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, growing up to 5 m tall. It is native to Australia, occurring in the south-west of Western Australia, and is found in a variety of habitats, including sandplains, granite outcrops, and coastal heaths.
Uses & Benefits
Daviesia villifera is used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments, as a source of fuelwood, and as a dye for fabrics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Daviesia villifera has yellow flowers and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Daviesia villifera is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 m tall. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a sandy soil mix.
Where to Find Daviesia villifera
Daviesia villifera is native to Australia and can be found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands in New South Wales and Victoria.
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