Status:
valid
Authors:
Labill.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1805
Citation Micro:
Nov. Holl. Pl.1: 103 (1805)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188398
Common Names
- Pultenaea dentata
- Toothed Bush-Pea
- Toothed Pultenaea
Synonyms
- Pultenaea argentea A.Cunn. [unknown]
- Pultenaea pimeleoides Hook.f. [unknown]
Description
Pultenaea dentata (also called Toothed Bush Pea, among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Australia and is found in open woodland and heathland. Its leaves are linear and its flowers are yellow in colour.
Uses & Benefits
Pultenaea dentata is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of nectar for bees.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pultenaea dentata has small, yellow flowers, which are followed by small, black seeds. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pultenaea dentata is a shrub native to Australia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, it should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. When propagating from cuttings, it should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a well-draining potting mix. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.
Where to Find Pultenaea dentata
Pultenaea dentata is native to Australia and can be found in open woodlands in the eastern and southern parts of the country.
Pultenaea dentata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pultenaea dentata?
Pultenaea dentata
What type of plant is Pultenaea dentata?
Shrub
Where is Pultenaea dentata found?
Eastern 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