Status:
valid
Authors:
Joy Thomps.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1958
Citation Micro:
Proc. Linn. Soc. New South Wales83: 188 (1958)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188631
Common Names
- Pultenaea blakelyi
- Blakelyi Pultenaea
- Blakely's Pultenaea
Synonyms
- Pultenaea trinervia Blakely [illegitimate]
- Pultenaea juniperina mucronata (Benth.) Corrick [valid]
- Pultenaea flexilis mucronata Benth. [valid]
- Pultenaea juniperina planifolia H.B.Will. [unknown]
Description
Pultenaea blakelyi (also called Blakely's Pultenaea, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to Australia, found in sandy soils in heathland and woodland areas. It has small yellow flowers that bloom from August to October.
Uses & Benefits
Pultenaea blakelyi is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a fodder for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pultenaea blakelyi has small yellow flowers with a red centre. The seed is small and brown. The seedlings are small and have two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pultenaea blakelyi is a small shrub native to Western Australia. Propagation is best done from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, the plant is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.
Where to Find Pultenaea blakelyi
Pultenaea blakelyi is native to New South Wales and Victoria. It can be found in open woodlands and along creek beds.
Pultenaea blakelyi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pultenaea blakelyi?
Pultenaea blakelyi
What is the common name of Pultenaea blakelyi?
Blakely's Bush-pea
What is the natural habitat of Pultenaea blakelyi?
Dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands of 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