Pultenaea divaricata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.B.Will.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1921
Citation Micro:
Proc. Roy. Soc. Victoria, n.s., 33: 147 (1921)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188301
Common Names
- Divaricate Pultenaea
- Divaricate Pultenaea Bush
- Divaricate Pultenaea Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pultenaea divaricata (also called Divaricate Bush-pea, among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows up to 1 m high. It is native to Western Australia and is found in sandy and clay soils in woodlands and shrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Pultenaea divaricata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pultenaea divaricata is a small, yellow, globular flower head. The seed is a small, hard, dark brown seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pultenaea divaricata is a perennial herb that is native to Australia. It grows in a variety of habitats, including grassland, open woodlands, and heathland. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is best achieved by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. Germination usually takes around two weeks.
Where to Find Pultenaea divaricata
Pultenaea divaricata can be found in Australia, particularly in the south-west of Western Australia.
Pultenaea divaricata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pultenaea divaricata?
Pultenaea divaricata
What is the family of Pultenaea divaricata?
Fabaceae
Where is Pultenaea divaricata found?
Pultenaea divaricata is found in 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
Herbert Bennett Williamson (1860-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.B.Will.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Pultenaea divaricata H.B.Will.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.