Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
altissima
ID:
185878

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell. ex Benth.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1864

Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral.2: 123 (1864)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000185207



Common Names

  • Tall Pultenaea
  • Tall Pultenaea
  • Tall Bush-pea


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Synonyms

  • Pultenaea clutiifolia Regel [unknown]
  • Cryptandra obovata Sieber ex DC. [valid]
  • Pultenaea flexilis altissima (Benth.) Maiden & Betche [unknown]
  • Bartlingia obovata (Sieber ex DC.) Brongn. ex Meisn. [valid]
  • Pultenaea obovata (Sieber ex DC.) Benth. [unknown]

Description

Pultenaea altissima (also called Tall Pultenaea, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 2 meters tall. It is native to Australia and is found in a variety of habitats, from woodlands to heaths.

Uses & Benefits

Pultenaea altissima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source for bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pultenaea altissima has yellow, five-petalled flowers that appear in spring and summer. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pultenaea altissima is a hardy, evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 1-2m. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil and is drought tolerant once established. Propagation is from seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Pultenaea altissima

Pultenaea altissima is native to New South Wales and Victoria, Australia. It can be found in dry sclerophyll forests, woodlands, and heathlands.

Pultenaea altissima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pultenaea altissima?

Pultenaea altissima

What is the common name of Pultenaea altissima?

Tall Pultenaea

What is the natural habitat of Pultenaea altissima?

Open woodlands and heathlands

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

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.