Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
biflora
ID:
938479

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cheel) B.G.Briggs

Source:
wcs

Year:
1962

Citation Micro:
Contr. New South Wales Natl. Herb. 3: 144 (1962)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000937817



Common Names

  • Darwinia
  • Two-flowered Bitter Bush
  • Biflora Darwinia


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Description

Darwinia biflora (also called Two-flowered Darwinia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Myrtaceae. It is native to Australia. It typically grows in open forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Darwinia biflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for its essential oils and for the production of honey.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Darwinia biflora is a bright yellow with a darker center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Darwinia biflora is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. It is best grown in a well-drained, moist soil in full sun or partial shade. It can also be grown in containers or pots.

Where to Find Darwinia biflora

Darwinia biflora can be found in the tropical and subtropical forests of Australia.

Species in the Darwinia genus

Species in the Myrtaceae family

Acca lanuginosa, Acca macrostema, Accara elegans, Actinodium cunninghamii, Agonis baxteri, Agonis flexuosa, Agonis grandiflora, Agonis theiformis, Agonis undulata, Agonis hypericifolia, Algrizea macrochlamys, Algrizea minor, Allosyncarpia ternata, Aluta appressa, Aluta aspera, Aluta maisonneuvei, Aluta quadrata, Aluta teres, Amomyrtella irregularis, Amomyrtella guilii, Amomyrtus luma, Amomyrtus meli, Angophora bakeri, Angophora clelandi, Angophora costata, Angophora crassifolia, Angophora dichromophloia, Angophora euryphylla, Angophora exul, Angophora floribunda, Angophora hispida, Angophora inopina, Angophora leiocarpa, Angophora melanoxylon, Angophora paludosa, Angophora robur, Angophora subvelutina, Angophora woodsiana, Angophora clelandii, Anticoryne diosmoides, Anticoryne ovalifolia, Anticoryne melanosperma, Archirhodomyrtus baladensis, Archirhodomyrtus beckleri, Archirhodomyrtus paitensis, Archirhodomyrtus turbinata, Archirhodomyrtus vieillardii, Arillastrum gummiferum, Astartea aspera, Astartea corniculata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-56475: Based on the initial data import
Edwin Cheel (1872-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cheel' in the authors string.
Barbara G. Briggs (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.G.Briggs' in the authors string.