Darwinia leiostyla

Darwinia leiostyla is a shrub which is endemic to the south-west of Western Australia.[2]

Darwinia leiostyla
Darwinia leiostyla in the Stirling Range, Western Australia.
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Myrtales
Family: Myrtaceae
Genus: Darwinia
Species:
D. leiostyla
Binomial name
Darwinia leiostyla
Occurrence data from AVH
Synonyms

Genetyllis leiostyla Turcz.

It has an erect habit, growing to between 0.3 and 1.5 metres high.[2] The pendent, bell shaped flowers are produced between May and January.[2] These may be pink, red or white.[2] The leaves are linear, about 1 cm long and crowded along the branchlets.[3]

It occurs in the Stirling Range and Middle Mount Barren on rocky sites, along streamlines and on slopes within gullies and ranges.[4]

Cultivation

The species is cultivated as an ornamental plant. It requires a warm, dry situation and tip pruning to maintain its shape.[5] It is suitable for container growing or rock gardens.[3][5][5]

References
  1. "Darwinia leiostyla". Australian Plant Name Index (APNI), IBIS database. Centre for Plant Biodiversity Research, Australian Government, Canberra. Retrieved 23 July 2009.
  2. "Darwinia leiostyla". FloraBase. Western Australian Government Department of Parks and Wildlife.
  3. Seale, Allan (1988). Garden Companion to Australian Native Plants. Australia: Reed Books. ISBN 0730101878.
  4. Gardner, C.A. (1981). Wildflowers of Western Australia. Perth: St George Books. p. 10. ISBN 086778007X.
  5. Greig, D. (1987). The Australian Gardener's Wildflower Catalogue. Australia: Angus & Robertson. ISBN 0207154600.


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