Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Cunn. ex Benth.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1837
Citation Micro:
Comm. Legum. Gen.: 11 (1837)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000187905
Common Names
- Daviesia pubigera
- Pubigera
- Pubigera Daviesia
Synonyms
- Daviesia recurvata Maiden & R.T.Baker [valid]
- Daviesia umbellulata pubigera (A.Cunn. ex Benth.) Benth. [valid]
Description
Daviesia pubigera (also called 'Hairy Daviesia' and 'Hairy Bitter-pea', among many other common names) is a small shrub, growing up to 1 m tall. It is native to Australia, found in New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania. It is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands, as well as in riparian and wet sclerophyll forests.
Uses & Benefits
Daviesia pubigera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a food source for native wildlife, and its flowers attract bees and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Daviesia pubigera has small yellow flowers with five petals and long stamens. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with two leaves and a long stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Daviesia pubigera is a hardy, evergreen shrub. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained seed-raising mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained potting mix. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Daviesia pubigera
Daviesia pubigera is native to Australia, and can be found in the states of New South Wales, Victoria, and South Australia.
Daviesia pubigera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Daviesia pubigera?
Daviesia pubigera
What is the common name of Daviesia pubigera?
Downy Bitter-pea
What is the family of Daviesia pubigera?
Fabaceae
Species in the Daviesia genus
Daviesia latifolia,
Daviesia eremaea,
Daviesia pedunculata,
Daviesia podophylla,
Daviesia spiralis,
Daviesia mimosoides,
Daviesia striata,
Daviesia euphorbioides,
Daviesia discolor,
Daviesia stricta,
Daviesia triflora,
Daviesia mollis,
Daviesia longifolia,
Daviesia pectinata,
Daviesia cardiophylla,
Daviesia acicularis,
Daviesia decurrens,
Daviesia purpurascens,
Daviesia corymbosa,
Daviesia cordata,
Daviesia pubigera,
Daviesia anceps,
Daviesia hakeoides,
Daviesia incrassata,
Daviesia uniflora,
Daviesia physodes,
Daviesia polyphylla,
Daviesia umbellulata,
Daviesia mesophylla,
Daviesia angulata,
Daviesia debilior,
Daviesia alata,
Daviesia inflata,
Daviesia reclinata,
Daviesia epiphyllum,
Daviesia rhombifolia,
Daviesia arborea,
Daviesia squarrosa,
Daviesia buxifolia,
Daviesia brevifolia,
Daviesia nudiflora,
Daviesia flexuosa,
Daviesia microphylla,
Daviesia genistifolia,
Daviesia grahamii,
Daviesia alternifolia,
Daviesia pachylima,
Daviesia wyattiana,
Daviesia preissii,
Daviesia gracilis,
Species in the Fabaceae family