Pultenaea costata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.B.Will.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1921
Citation Micro:
Proc. Roy. Soc. Victoria, n.s., 33: 140 (1921)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188505
Common Names
- Costate Pultenaea
- Costate Bush-pea
- Costate Pea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pultenaea costata (also called Costate pultenaea, among many other common names) is a small shrub with an upright habit and small, oval-shaped leaves. It is native to Australia and grows in open woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Pultenaea costata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a source of food for birds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Pultenaea costata are yellow, about 1 cm in diameter and have five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened bean-like structure. The seedlings are small and have two oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pultenaea costata is an evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 0.5-1 m. It is propagated by seed, which should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in a sunny position. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, it requires little maintenance.
Where to Find Pultenaea costata
Pultenaea costata is native to Australia and can be found in the south-west of Western Australia.
Pultenaea costata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pultenaea costata?
Pultenaea costata
What is the common name of Pultenaea costata?
Ribbed Pultenaea
What is the natural habitat of Pultenaea costata?
Dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands
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
Herbert Bennett Williamson (1860-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.B.Will.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Pultenaea costata H.B.Will.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.