Status:
valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
R.W.Davis & Rye
                
                
                    
Source:
rhakhis
                
                
                    
Year:
2020
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 31: 233. 2020
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000022052
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Darwinia sphaerica
- Sphaerica's Darwinia
- Sphaerica Darwinia
 
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Darwinia sphaerica (also called Round-fruited Darwinia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Australia. It has a dense, round crown, and its leaves are dark green and glossy. It grows in tropical rainforests and is tolerant of shade.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Darwinia sphaerica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            The flower of Darwinia sphaerica is yellow and tubular in shape, with four petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Cultivation and propagation of Darwinia sphaerica: Darwinia sphaerica is best propagated by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil, and should be kept moist until germination. Once established, the plants are drought tolerant and require little maintenance.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Darwinia sphaerica
                        
                            Darwinia sphaerica is found in the Mediterranean region of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Darwinia sphaerica FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Darwinia sphaerica?
Darwinia sphaerica
What is the common name of Darwinia sphaerica?
Sphaerica Darwinia
What is the natural habitat of Darwinia sphaerica?
Tropical forests in Central and South America
 
                     
                
                                    
                        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,