Dillwynia glaberrima
Dillwynia glaberrima, the smooth parrot-pea, is a plant in the pea family, Fabaceae, native to Australia.[1]
| Smooth parrot-pea | |
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| Dillwynia glaberrima in Freycinet National Park | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Fabales |
| Family: | Fabaceae |
| Subfamily: | Faboideae |
| Genus: | Dillwynia |
| Species: | D. glaberrima |
| Binomial name | |
| Dillwynia glaberrima | |
| Synonyms | |
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Description
This species is a spreading or erect shrub to 2 metres in height with cylindrical leaves to 2.5 cm long, with a short, often recurved apex.[2] The bright yellow pea flowers have red markings and are proportionately quite wide.[2] These appear in dense clusters at the end of the wiry branchlets from August to December (late winter to early summer) in its native range.[2] It bears 4−6mm long pods with sparse hairs.[2][3]
Taxonomy
The species was first formally described by English botanist James Edward Smith in Annals of Botany in 1805. The type was collected in Port Jackson.[4]
Distribution
Dillwynia glaberrima occurs in woodland, open forest, heathy forest and heathland in Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania and South Australia.[2] It is widespread in coastal areas.[3]
Cultivation
The species requires light shade and good drainage.[2]
References
- Costermans, L. (1981). Native Trees and Shrubs of South-eastern Australia. Australia: Rigby. ISBN 978-0727014030.
- Jones David; Jones , Barbara (1999). Native Plants of Melbourne and Adjoining Areas. Bloomings Books. ISBN 978-1-876473-13-6.
- P.H. Weston & P.C. Jobson. "New South Wales Flora Online: Dillwynia glaberrima". Royal Botanic Gardens & Domain Trust, Sydney, Australia.
- "Dillwynia glaberimma". Australian Plant Name Index (APNI), IBIS database. Centre for Plant Biodiversity Research, Australian Government, Canberra. Retrieved 2008-05-22.