Status:
valid
Authors:
de Kok
Source:
ksufab
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot.17: 277 (2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000470039
Common Names
- Pultenaea borea
- Borea Pultenaea
- Borea Pultenaea
Description
Pultenaea borea (also called Northern Pultenaea, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Australia. It grows in grassland, savanna and woodland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Pultenaea borea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pultenaea borea has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pultenaea borea is a perennial shrub that is best grown in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is propagated by seed or by cuttings. The seeds should be sown in early spring in a sunny location and lightly covered with soil. The plants should be spaced 6-12 inches apart. The plants will begin to produce flowers in about 90-100 days after planting.
Where to Find Pultenaea borea
Pultenaea borea can be found in Australia.
Pultenaea borea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pultenaea borea?
Pultenaea borea
What is the common name of Pultenaea borea?
Northern bush-pea
What is the natural habitat of Pultenaea borea?
It is found in dry woodlands, grasslands, and along the edges of streams and ponds.
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