South West Slopes Revegetation Guide
Daviesia genistifolia
Broom Bitter-pea
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Species Information
| Synonyms |
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| Common Names |
Broom Bitter-pea |
| Family |
Fabaceae - Pea family. |
| Name Origin |
Daviesia - after botanist the Rev. Hugh Davies (1739-1821). |
Specimen Data - CSU 1058
| Location |
2.8km east of Riley's Road heading out of Chiltern, Victoria. |
| Notes |
Zone: 55 Easting: 467472 Northing: 6003575 |
| Collector |
Earl, Gill & Kent, Kylie |
Date |
07/09/1999 |
| Determined By |
Earl, Gill |
Date |
09/03/2000 |
South West Slopes Revegetation Guide Information
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| Habitat: |
Sclerophyll communities, on sandy soils. |
| Habit: |
Spiny, erect slender shrub 50 cm to 2 m high, with tiny orange-brown flowers Aug-Nov. |
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| Seed Collection: |
Early Dec-late Jan. Monitor closely as mature seeds shed immediately or in 1-2 days. |
| 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 before drying and sowing. |
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| Other: |
Legume - improves soil fertility through 'fixing' nitrogen. Important component of understorey. Excellent refuge plant for native birds. |
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 soil |
| Rainfall(mm) : |
400 |
| Growth Rate : |
frost; extended dry periods |
| Tolerates : |
poor drainage |
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| Uses & Comments : |
wildlife (particularly birds); fixes nitrogen |
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