Dillwynia floribunda Sm.

Taxon and Growth Form

Dillwynia floribunda Sm. is an erect shrub that typically grows 0.2 to 2.5 meters (7.9 inches to 8 feet 2.4 inches) tall, and has hairy stems.

Leaf Arrangement and Shape

Its leaves grow crowded along the branches, are linear in shape, oval in cross section, and have a longitudinal groove on the upper surface.

Leaf Size and Indumentum

Leaves are 5 to 20 millimeters (0.20 to 0.79 inches) long, and are mostly glabrous.

Inflorescence Arrangement

Flowers are arranged in pairs in leaf axils near the ends of branches, and often extend further down the branches.

Flower Peduncle and Bracts

The flowers are either sessile or sit on a very short peduncle, with bracts 1 to 2 millimeters (0.039 to 0.079 inches) long, and shorter bracteoles.

Sepal and Petal Characteristics

Sepals are 4 to 7 millimeters (0.16 to 0.28 inches) long and have a few long, fine hairs, while the standard petal is 7 to 12 millimeters (0.28 to 0.47 inches) long.

Fruit Characteristics

The fruit of this species is a pod 4 to 7 millimeters (0.16 to 0.28 inches) long.

Habitat

This species of dillwynia grows mainly in heath and woodland.

Distribution

It occurs in coastal areas and on the Central Tablelands of New South Wales, as well as in south-eastern Queensland.