Status:
valid
Authors:
Orthia & Chappill
Source:
ksufab
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot.18: 171 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000468969
Common Names
- Pultenaea daena
- Daena's Bush-pea
- Daena's Pultenaea
Description
Pultenaea daena (also called the Daena Bush-Pea, among many other common names) is a shrub found in Australia. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and produces yellow-green flowers. It is found in dry forests, woodlands, and disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Pultenaea daena is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Pultenaea daena are yellow and have five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pultenaea daena is a small shrub that grows up to 1m in height. It has small, grey-green leaves and yellow flowers in spring and summer. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil. Propagation is from seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Pultenaea daena
Pultenaea daena is native to New South Wales and Victoria.
Pultenaea daena FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pultenaea daena?
Pultenaea daena
What is the common name of Pultenaea daena?
Daena Bush Pea
What are the characteristics of Pultenaea daena?
Pultenaea daena is a shrub that grows up to 3 feet tall. It has alternate, oblong-lanceolate leaves and white flowers with yellow centers. The fruits are small and contain several seeds.
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
L.A. Orthia: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Orthia' in the authors string.