Status:
valid
Authors:
F.M.Bailey
Source:
ildis
Year:
1880
Citation Micro:
Gard. & Field6: 101 (1880)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188202
Common Names
- Wyattiana Daviesia
- Daviesia Wyattiana
- Wyatt's Pea
Description
Daviesia wyattiana (also called Wyatt's Bitter Pea, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Australia. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in dry areas, such as in rocky outcrops and on hillsides. It is a hardy plant and can tolerate a wide range of temperatures.
Uses & Benefits
Daviesia wyattiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a windbreak and shelter for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Daviesia wyattiana has yellow flowers with five petals and a long, curved style. The seeds are small, dark brown and slightly curved. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Daviesia wyattiana is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn. The cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and should be treated with a hormone rooting powder. Plant the cuttings in a well-drained potting mix and keep moist until established.
Where to Find Daviesia wyattiana
Daviesia wyattiana can be found in Australia, particularly in the south-west of Western Australia.
Daviesia wyattiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Daviesia wyattiana?
Daviesia wyattiana
What is the family of Daviesia wyattiana?
Fabaceae
What is the common name of Daviesia wyattiana?
Wyatt's Bitter-pea
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