Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Genus:
Species:
trigona
ID:
638047

Status:
valid

Authors:
de Vriese

Source:
cmp

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
Pl. Preiss. 1: 401 (1845)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000637379



Common Names

  • Bluebell Dampiera
  • Common Dampiera
  • Triangular Dampiera


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Synonyms

  • Dampiera biloculata F.Muell. [unknown]
  • Dampiera trigona tenuis Benth. [unknown]

Description

Dampiera trigona (also called Three-angled Dampiera, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Australia and is found in open woodland and grassland. It has blue or purple flowers and linear leaves with a three-angled shape.

Uses & Benefits

Dampiera trigona is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used to stabilize soil and prevent erosion. It is drought tolerant and can be used in areas with low rainfall.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dampiera trigona has small, star-shaped, blue-purple flowers with yellow centres and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small, with narrow, lance-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dampiera trigona is an evergreen shrub that is easy to grow and propagate. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. When propagating by cuttings, the cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and planted in a well-draining soil. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil and kept moist until germination. The plant prefers full sun and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Dampiera trigona

Dampiera trigona is native to Australia and can be found in the south-west of Western Australia.

Dampiera trigona FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dampiera trigona?

Dampiera trigona

What is the natural habitat of Dampiera trigona?

Dampiera trigona is native to Australia and is commonly found in open woodlands, heathlands, and coastal areas.

What is the flowering period of Dampiera trigona?

Dampiera trigona typically flowers from late spring to early summer.

Species in the Dampiera genus

Dampiera adpressa, Dampiera alata, Dampiera altissima, Dampiera angulata, Dampiera anonyma, Dampiera atriplicina, Dampiera candicans, Dampiera carinata, Dampiera cervula, Dampiera cinerea, Dampiera conospermoides, Dampiera coronata, Dampiera decurrens, Dampiera deltoidea, Dampiera dentata, Dampiera discolor, Dampiera diversifolia, Dampiera dysantha, Dampiera eriantha, Dampiera eriocephala, Dampiera fasciculata, Dampiera ferruginea, Dampiera fitzgeraldensis, Dampiera fusca, Dampiera galbraithiana, Dampiera glabrescens, Dampiera haematotricha, Dampiera hederacea, Dampiera heteroptera, Dampiera incana, Dampiera juncea, Dampiera krauseana, Dampiera lanceolata, Dampiera latealata, Dampiera lavandulacea, Dampiera leptoclada, Dampiera lindleyi, Dampiera linearis, Dampiera loranthifolia, Dampiera luteifolia, Dampiera marifolia, Dampiera metallorum, Dampiera obliqua, Dampiera oligophylla, Dampiera orchardii, Dampiera parvifolia, Dampiera pedunculata, Dampiera plumosa, Dampiera purpurea, Dampiera ramosa,

Species in the Goodeniaceae family

Anthotium humile, Anthotium junciforme, Anthotium odontophyllum, Anthotium rubriflorum, Brunonia australis, Coopernookia barbata, Coopernookia chisholmii, Coopernookia georgei, Coopernookia polygalacea, Coopernookia scabridiuscula, Coopernookia strophiolata, Crossotoma spinescens, Crossotoma oleoides, Dampiera adpressa, Dampiera alata, Dampiera altissima, Dampiera angulata, Dampiera anonyma, Dampiera atriplicina, Dampiera candicans, Dampiera carinata, Dampiera cervula, Dampiera cinerea, Dampiera conospermoides, Dampiera coronata, Dampiera decurrens, Dampiera deltoidea, Dampiera dentata, Dampiera discolor, Dampiera diversifolia, Dampiera dysantha, Dampiera eriantha, Dampiera eriocephala, Dampiera fasciculata, Dampiera ferruginea, Dampiera fitzgeraldensis, Dampiera fusca, Dampiera galbraithiana, Dampiera glabrescens, Dampiera haematotricha, Dampiera hederacea, Dampiera heteroptera, Dampiera incana, Dampiera juncea, Dampiera krauseana, Dampiera lanceolata, Dampiera latealata, Dampiera lavandulacea, Dampiera leptoclada, Dampiera lindleyi,

References