Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
calycina
ID:
188935

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Turcz.) Benth.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1864

Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral.2: 121 (1864)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188264



Common Names

  • Pultenaea
  • Pultenaea calycina
  • Bush Pea


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Synonyms

  • Euchilus calycinus Turcz. [valid]

Description

Pultenaea calycina (also called Cup Bush-pea, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Australia. It has small, yellow flowers that grow in clusters and small, oval-shaped leaves. It is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Pultenaea calycina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a hedge plant and as a windbreak.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Pultenaea calycina sub. proxena Orthia & Chappill
Pultenaea calycina sub. calycina

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pultenaea calycina has yellow flowers with five petals, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pultenaea calycina is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from seed. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. Prune after flowering to maintain a neat shape.

Where to Find Pultenaea calycina

Pultenaea calycina is native to Australia and can be found in the states of New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, and Victoria.

Pultenaea calycina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pultenaea calycina?

Pultenaea calycina

What is the common name of Pultenaea calycina?

Cup-shaped Bush-pea

What is the family of Pultenaea calycina?

Fabaceae

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.
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.