Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acerosa
ID:
188787

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Br. ex Benth.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1864

Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral.2: 131 (1864)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188116



Common Names

  • Pultenaea acerosa
  • Sharp-leaved Bush-pea
  • Sharp-leaved Pultenaea


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Synonyms

  • Pultenaea acerosa acicularis H.B.Will. [unknown]

Description

Pultenaea acerosa (also called Prickly Pultenaea, among many other common names) is a small shrub found in eastern Australia. It has small, oval leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in dry sclerophyll forests, woodlands, and heathlands. It is drought tolerant and grows in sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Pultenaea acerosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pultenaea acerosa is a yellow-green colour, with a small, globular head of flowers. The seed is a small, brown, flattened, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with thin, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pultenaea acerosa is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a moist medium. Once established, P. acerosa can tolerate a wide range of soil types and is drought tolerant.

Where to Find Pultenaea acerosa

Pultenaea acerosa is native to Australia.

Pultenaea acerosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pultenaea acerosa?

Pultenaea acerosa

What is the common name of Pultenaea acerosa?

Acerose Bush-pea

What is the natural habitat of Pultenaea acerosa?

It is found in dry sclerophyll forest and heath in south-eastern Australia

Species in the Pultenaea genus

Pultenaea altissima, Pultenaea microphylla, Pultenaea daphnoides, Pultenaea stipularis, Pultenaea platyphylla, Pultenaea millari, Pultenaea ochreata, Pultenaea stricta, Pultenaea euchila, Pultenaea verruculosa, Pultenaea setulosa, Pultenaea maidenii, Pultenaea tenella, Pultenaea linophylla, Pultenaea petiolaris, Pultenaea pycnocephala, Pultenaea adunca, Pultenaea williamsoniana, Pultenaea patellifolia, Pultenaea graveolens, Pultenaea radiata, Pultenaea weindorferi, Pultenaea reticulata, Pultenaea gunnii, Pultenaea trifida, Pultenaea arida, Pultenaea rotundifolia, Pultenaea prolifera, Pultenaea elachista, Pultenaea canescens, Pultenaea paleacea, Pultenaea villosa, Pultenaea capitellata, Pultenaea luehmannii, Pultenaea procumbens, Pultenaea rosmarinifolia, Pultenaea villifera, Pultenaea strobilifera, Pultenaea retusa, Pultenaea spinosa, Pultenaea ericifolia, Pultenaea mollis, Pultenaea empetrifolia, Pultenaea humilis, Pultenaea echinula, Pultenaea acerosa, Pultenaea glabra, Pultenaea daltonii, Pultenaea campbellii, Pultenaea trinervis,

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.