Dampiera purpurea
Dampiera purpurea R.Br.
Dampiera purpurea, commonly called mountain- or purple dampiera, is a subshrub in the family Goodeniaceae. It is native to Victoria, New South Wales, and Queensland in eastern Australia. The plant produces blue-purple flowers during spring and early summer and is pollinated by insects like butterflies and bees. It is adaptable to cultivation and is grown as a garden plant in Australia.
Description
Dampiera purpurea (R.Br.) is a member of the Goodeniaceae family and is found in Victoria, New South Wales, and Queensland. The species was first described in 1810. It is characterized by its blue-purple flowers that bloom in spring and early summer. Insects such as butterflies and bees serve as pollinators. The plant is known for its adaptability to cultivation and is commonly used in Australian gardens.
Distribution
New South Wales · Queensland · Victoria
Synonyms
Dampiera bicolorDampiera browniiDampiera brownii var. ovalifoliaDampiera brownii var. rotundifoliaDampiera melanopogonDampiera nervosaDampiera omissaDampiera ovalifoliaDampiera rotundifoliaDampiera undulata