Pultenaea brachyphylla - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Turcz.
Source:
ksufab
Year:
1853
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou26(I): 279 (1853)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000466534
Common Names
- Pultenaea Brachyphylla
- Brachyphylla Pultenaea
- Brachyphylla Bush Pea
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- Pultenaea verruculosa brachyphylla (Turcz.) Benth. [valid]
Description
Pultenaea brachyphylla (also called Short-leaved Bush-pea, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Australia. It is characterized by its small, yellow flowers and its short, oval-shaped leaves. It grows in dry, sandy, and rocky soils in the Australian Outback.
Uses & Benefits
Pultenaea brachyphylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It has a pleasant aroma and can be used to make a herbal tea.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pultenaea brachyphylla is a yellow to orange color with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round shape. The seedlings have a single, round, green leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pultenaea brachyphylla is a perennial herb native to Australia. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division of the stems or by seed. The stems can be divided in the spring or fall when the plant is actively growing.
Where to Find Pultenaea brachyphylla
Pultenaea brachyphylla is found in Australia.
Pultenaea brachyphylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pultenaea brachyphylla?
Pultenaea brachyphylla
What is the natural habitat of Pultenaea brachyphylla?
It is found in dry sclerophyll forests in Australia.
What type of soil does Pultenaea brachyphylla prefer?
It prefers well-drained soil with a pH between 6 and 7.5.
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
Nikolai Turczaninov (1796-1864): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Turcz.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:516761-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Pultenaea brachyphylla Turcz.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.