Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
conferta
ID:
188577

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sm.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1816

Citation Micro:
A.Rees, Cycl.33: n.° 2 (1816)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000187906



Common Names

  • Smithia conferta
  • Conferta
  • Conferta Smithia


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Synonyms

  • Smithia geminiflora conferta (Sm.) Baker [valid]
  • Smithia geminiflora coferta Baker [unknown]
  • Damapana conferta (Sm.) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Smithia conferta (also called 'Conferta Smithia' and 'Conferta Pea', among many other common names) is a small shrub, growing up to 1 m tall. It is native to Australia, found in New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania. It is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands, as well as in riparian and wet sclerophyll forests.

Uses & Benefits

Smithia conferta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a food source for native wildlife, and its flowers attract bees and other pollinators.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Smithia conferta var. conferta
Smithia conferta var. geminiflora (Roth) T.Cooke

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Smithia conferta has small yellow flowers with five petals and long stamens. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with two leaves and a long stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Smithia conferta is a hardy, evergreen shrub. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained seed-raising mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained potting mix. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Smithia conferta

Smithia conferta is native to Australia, and can be found in the states of New South Wales, Victoria, and South Australia.

Smithia conferta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Smithia conferta?

Smithia conferta

What is the common name of Smithia conferta?

Clustered Smithia

What is the family of Smithia conferta?

Fabaceae

Species in the Smithia genus

Species in the Fabaceae family