Pultenaea brachytropis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
ksufab
Year:
1841
Citation Micro:
Edwards's Bot. Reg.27(Misc.): 40 (1841)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000466556
Common Names
- Pultenaea Brachytropis
- Brachytropis Pultenaea
- Brachytropis Bush Pea
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- Pultenaea drummondii Meisn. [valid]
Description
Pultenaea brachytropis (also called Short-style 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 brachytropis 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 brachytropis 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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Pultenaea brachytropis is a perennial shrub native to Australia. It can be propagated from cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. Seeds should be sown in spring and kept moist until germination. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Pultenaea brachytropis
Pultenaea brachytropis is found in Australia.
Pultenaea brachytropis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pultenaea brachytropis?
Pultenaea brachytropis
What is the natural habitat of Pultenaea brachytropis?
It is found in dry sclerophyll forests in Australia.
What type of soil does Pultenaea brachytropis 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
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:516762-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Pultenaea brachytropis Benth.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.