Status:
valid
Authors:
H.B.Will.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1922
Citation Micro:
Proc. Roy. Soc. Victoria, n.s., 35: 103 (1922)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188347
Common Names
- Boorman's Pultenaea
- Boorman's Bush Pea
- Boorman's Pea
Description
Pultenaea boormanii (also called Boorman's Pultenaea, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 2m tall. It is native to Australia, found in the south-east of New South Wales and is common in open forest and woodland. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Pultenaea boormanii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a source of nectar for bees.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pultenaea boormanii has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a long, thin style. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with two oval-shaped cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pultenaea boormanii is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach a height of up to 2 m. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.
Where to Find Pultenaea boormanii
Pultenaea boormanii is native to Australia and can be found in open woodlands in the eastern and southern parts of the country.
Pultenaea boormanii FAQ
What is the common name of Vigna incana?
Grey Vigna
What is the natural habitat of Vigna incana?
Dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands
What are the flower characteristics of Vigna incana?
The flowers are yellow and have five petals
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