Pultenaea densifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Muell.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1855
Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. Vict. Inst. Advancem. Sci.1: 119 (1855)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188462
Common Names
- Dense Bush-Pea
- Dense Pultenaea
- Dense Bush-Pea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pultenaea densifolia (also called Dense-leaved Bush-pea, among many other common names) is a shrub native to New South Wales and Victoria. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and yellow-green flowers. It is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Pultenaea densifolia is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties, such as to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Pultenaea densifolia 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 densifolia is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2m in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or summer. Cuttings can also be taken in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Pultenaea densifolia
Pultenaea densifolia is native to Australia, and can be found in the states of New South Wales, Queensland, and Victoria.
Pultenaea densifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pultenaea densifolia?
Pultenaea densifolia
What is the common name of Pultenaea densifolia?
Dense-leaved Bush-pea
Where is Pultenaea densifolia found?
It is found in New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, and Tasmania
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
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Pultenaea densifolia F.Muell.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.