Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ericifolia
ID:
188756

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1839

Citation Micro:
Sketch Veg. Swan R.: xiii (1839)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188085



Common Names

  • Pultenaea ericifolia
  • Heath Bush-pea
  • Heath Pultenaea


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Description

Pultenaea ericifolia (also called Ericifolia pultenaea, among many other common names) is a species of shrub in the Fabaceae family. It is native to Australia, and is found in open woodlands and grasslands. It is an evergreen shrub, growing up to 2 m in height with narrow, linear leaves and small, yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Pultenaea ericifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its leaves are edible and used as a vegetable in some parts of the world.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Pultenaea ericifolia are yellow and tubular, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pultenaea ericifolia is a perennial shrub that is native to Australia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist. For cuttings, take semi-hardwood cuttings in the late spring or early summer and place them in a moist, well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Pultenaea ericifolia

Pultenaea ericifolia can be found in Australia, in the states of New South Wales, Victoria, and South Australia. It grows in dry sclerophyll forest and heathland.

Pultenaea ericifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pultenaea ericifolia?

Pultenaea ericifolia

What is the common name of Pultenaea ericifolia?

Heath-leaved Bush-pea

What is the family of Pultenaea ericifolia?

Fabaceae

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