Darwinia hortiorum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
K.R.Thiele
Source:
wcs
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 20: 278 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000917579
Common Names
- Darwinia hortiorum
- Hort's Darwinia
- Hort's Myrtle
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Darwinia hortiorum (also called 'Garden Darwinia', among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to Australia. It is found growing in open, dry habitats at elevations of 500-1500 m. This species has a woody stem and small, ovate leaves. The flowers are small, white or pinkish, and fragrant.
Uses & Benefits
Darwinia hortiorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its wood, which is used to make furniture and other wood products.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Darwinia hortiorum has small, white flowers that bloom in the summertime. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have a light green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Darwinia hortiorum is a shrub that grows to a height of 2 m (6.5 ft). It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Darwinia hortiorum
Darwinia hortiorum is native to 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-462925: Based on the initial data import
Kevin Thiele (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.R.Thiele' in the authors string.