Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cinerascens
ID:
1060353

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maiden & Betche

Source:
tro

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Proc. Linn. Soc. New South Wales30: 361 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001059691



Common Names

  • Pultenaea cinerascens
  • Ashes Pultenaea
  • Pultenaea


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Description

Pultenaea cinerascens (also called P. cinerascens, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Fabaceae family. It is a shrub or small tree with a rounded crown, usually growing up to 5m tall. It is native to Australia, and is found in dry savanna and bushveld habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Pultenaea cinerascens is used as a forage crop for livestock and as a soil-improving crop. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, wounds, and ulcers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pultenaea cinerascens is a small, white disc, with a diameter of about 1.5 mm. The seed is a small, dark brown, lens-shaped structure, with a diameter of about 0.5 mm. The seedlings are small, with a diameter of about 0.5 mm.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pultenaea cinerascens is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is easily propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C. It is best to water it regularly during the growing season and to fertilize it every two weeks with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Pultenaea cinerascens

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

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

Joseph Henry Maiden (1859-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maiden' in the authors string.
Ernst Betche (1851-1913): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Betche' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:516776-1: Based on the initial data import