Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
megacalyx
ID:
639396

Status:
valid

Authors:
Crisp

Source:
ksufab

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot.8: 1209 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000638728

Common Names

  • Large-calyx Bitter-pea
  • Large-calyx Bitter Pea
  • Large-calyx Pea

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Description

Daviesia megacalyx (also called Large-calyx Bitter Pea, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Australia. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Daviesia megacalyx is a shrub that is native to Australia. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers attract birds and insects. It is also used as a windbreak or hedge plant, and its leaves can be used in floral arrangements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Daviesia megacalyx are yellow and pea-like, with a long, curved style. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Daviesia megacalyx is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained seed-raising mix and lightly covered with soil. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, disease-free plants and planted in a well-drained potting mix. Keep the soil moist but not wet and provide plenty of light.

Where to Find Daviesia megacalyx

Daviesia megacalyx can be found in the south-west of Western Australia.

Daviesia megacalyx FAQ

What is the scientific name of Daviesia megacalyx?

Daviesia megacalyx

What is the common name of Daviesia megacalyx?

Large-Calyx Bitter Pea

What is the natural habitat of Daviesia megacalyx?

Dry sclerophyll forests and woodland

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