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Synonyms | |
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Common Names | Narrow-leaf Bitter-pea; Leafy Bitter-pea |
Family | Fabaceae - Pea family. |
Name Origin | Daviesia - after botanist the Rev. Hugh Davies (1739-1821). mimosoides - mimosa-like, referring to similarity of 'leaves' to those of Acacia species. . |
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Collector | Date | 01/09/1997 | |
Determined By | Unknown | Date | 01/09/1997 |
Regional: | Quite widespread in most catchments and districts. Less common in the drier areas to the west. |
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Australia: | Qld, NSW, Vic. |
Habitat: | sclerophyll communities, mostly on acidic soils, 0-1500 m altitude (often dominant understorey shrub). |
Habit: | Multi-stemmed, open-branched erect shrub, 1-2 m high with narrow 'leaves' 2-20 cm long. |
Similar Species: | Slender Bitter-pea has narrower 'leaves' and flowers slightly later than Leafy Bitter-pea. |
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Characteristics: | |
Flowering: | yellow and red-brown, Sep-Nov. |
Seed Collection: | Early Dec to late Jan. Monitor very closely as seeds released immediately or within 1-2 days of maturity. To ensure collection, cover fruiting branches with nylon stockings or paper bags after flowering. Ripe pods light-brown and brittle and rattle when shaken, with dark-coloured seed. May be difficult to obtain seed in useful quantities. Long storage life. |
Propagation: | From scarified seed. Soak in near-boiling water for about 30 seconds, before cooling rapidly under flowing cold water. Alternatively soak in cold water for several hours. Dry to prevent rotting, before sowing. Germination |
Regeneration: | From seed or suckers, particularly after fire. |
Timber: | |
Shade and Shelter: | Useful low-level cover in windbreaks. |
Land Protection: | Useful understorey in recharge plantings. Legume - improves soil fertility through 'fixing' nitrogen |
Wildlife: | Good habitat. Flowers are a pollen and excellent nectar source for various native insects and birds. |
Ornamental: | Very decorative. Interesting foliage and attractive perfumed flowers. Plant in clumps to form dense thickets for best effect. Pruning encourages dense growth. |
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Note: The following information presented is only a guide, as plant characteristics vary depending on provenance (the plant's locality).
Site/Preferred Habitat : | well-drained soils |
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Rainfall(mm) : | 700 |
Growth Rate : | fast |
Tolerates : | frost |
Resents : | poor drainage |
Uses & Comments : | windbreak; recharge control; fixes nitrogen; wildlife; ornamental |