Daviesia nudiflora facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Daviesia nudiflora
Scientific classification
Genus:	Daviesia
Species:	nudiflora
Synonyms
Daviesia nudiflora var. lanceolata Benth.

The Daviesia nudiflora is a type of shrub. It belongs to the Fabaceae family, which is also known as the pea family. This plant grows only in Western Australia. When a plant or animal lives only in one place, it is called endemic.

There are three main types, or subspecies, of Daviesia nudiflora:

• Daviesia nudiflora subsp. amplectens
• Daviesia nudiflora subsp. drummondii
• Daviesia nudiflora subsp. hirtella

What Does it Look Like?

This plant is a shrub that can grow to different heights. It usually reaches between 0.3 meters (about 1 foot) and 1.5 meters (about 5 feet) tall.

Flowers and Leaves

The flowers of Daviesia nudiflora are very colorful. They are a mix of orange, yellow, red, and brown. You can see these flowers blooming from June to September.

The plant has special leaf-like parts called phyllodes. These phyllodes are flat and have sharp, pointed tips. They are also clearly separate from the stems of the plant.

Where it Grows

Daviesia nudiflora can grow in different types of soil. It likes sandy soils, clayey soils, and a type of soil called laterite. You can often find this shrub on gently rolling hills and flat areas.

Where Does it Live?

This plant is found only in Western Australia. It grows in specific areas known as the South-West Province.

It also lives in two IBRA Regions. These are the Avon Wheatbelt and the Swan Coastal Plain. This means it is a native plant to these parts of Australia.

What's in a Name?

The name Daviesia honors a botanist named Hugh Davies. He was a Welsh botanist who lived from 1739 to 1821.

The second part of the name, nudiflora, describes the plant's flowers. It comes from two Latin words:

• nudus means "naked"
• flos means "flower"

So, nudiflora means "naked-flowered." This name helps describe a special feature of this Daviesia plant.