Status:
valid
Authors:
Hedge
Source:
wcs
Year:
1983
Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 41: 119 (1983)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000937950
Common Names
- Dauphinea brevilabra
- Short-lipped Dauphinea
- Brevilabra
Description
Dauphinea brevilabra (also called Short-labelled Dauphinea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that is native to Australia. It grows to a height of up to 4 m and has narrow, lance-shaped leaves and white or pink flowers. It is found in open forest and woodland in the south-west of Western Australia.
Uses & Benefits
Dauphinea brevilabra is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dauphinea brevilabra has small, yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dauphinea brevilabra is a shrub native to South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers a sunny location with well-draining soil. Water regularly during the growing season and reduce watering in the winter. Fertilize monthly during the growing season.
Where to Find Dauphinea brevilabra
Dauphinea brevilabra is found in the south-west of Western Australia.
Species in the Dauphinea genus
Species in the Lamiaceae family
Acanthomintha duttonii,
Acanthomintha ilicifolia,
Acanthomintha lanceolata,
Acanthomintha obovata,
Acanthoprasium frutescens,
Acanthoprasium integrifolium,
Achyrospermum aethiopicum,
Achyrospermum africanum,
Achyrospermum axillare,
Achyrospermum carvalhoi,
Achyrospermum ciliatum,
Achyrospermum cryptanthum,
Achyrospermum dasytrichum,
Achyrospermum densiflorum,
Achyrospermum erythobotrys,
Achyrospermum fruticosum,
Achyrospermum laterale,
Achyrospermum micranthum,
Achyrospermum mildbraedii,
Achyrospermum oblongifolium,
Achyrospermum parviflorum,
Achyrospermum purpureum,
Achyrospermum schimperi,
Achyrospermum schlechteri,
Achyrospermum seychellarum,
Achyrospermum tisserantii,
Achyrospermum urens,
Achyrospermum wallichianum,
Achyrospermum scandens,
Acinos alpinus,
Acrotome angustifolia,
Acrotome fleckii,
Acrotome hispida,
Acrotome inflata,
Acrotome mozambiquensis,
Acrotome pallescens,
Acrotome tenuis,
Acrotome thorncroftii,
Acrymia ajugiflora,
Aegiphila aracaensis,
Aegiphila hystricina,
Aegiphila aculeifera,
Aegiphila alba,
Aegiphila anomala,
Aegiphila arcta,
Aegiphila australis,
Aegiphila bogotensis,
Aegiphila boliviana,
Aegiphila brachiata,
Aegiphila bracteolosa,