Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
benthamii
ID:
189254

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1855

Citation Micro:
Defin. Austral. Pl.: 5 (1855)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188583



Common Names

  • Pultenaea benthamii
  • Benthamii Pultenaea
  • Bentham's Pultenaea


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Synonyms

  • Pultenaea benthamii elatior Benth. [unknown]

Description

Pultenaea benthamii (also called Bentham's pultenaea, among many other common names) is a small shrub with a spreading habit. It is native to Australia and is found in open woodlands and along watercourses. It has grey-green foliage and small yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Pultenaea benthamii is used as an ornamental plant and as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pultenaea benthamii has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The flowers are followed by small, black, oval-shaped seeds. The seedlings are small and have a pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pultenaea benthamii is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil. It can be grown in pots or in the garden. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained potting mix and keep moist. To propagate from cuttings, take a cutting of around 10cm in length and remove the lower leaves. Dip the cutting in rooting hormone and place in a potting mix. Keep moist and in a warm, sunny position.

Where to Find Pultenaea benthamii

Pultenaea benthamii is native to Australia.

Pultenaea benthamii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pultenaea benthamii?

Pultenaea benthamii

What is the common name of Pultenaea benthamii?

Bentham's Bush-pea

What is the natural habitat of Pultenaea benthamii?

It is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and heaths in 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