Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ferruginea
ID:
189290

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rudge

Source:
ildis

Year:
1816

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London11: 300 (1816)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188619



Common Names

  • Pultenaea ferruginea
  • Ferruginea Pultenaea
  • Rusty Pultenaea


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Synonyms

  • Pultenaea ferruginea ferruginea [unknown]
  • Pultenaea deanei R.T.Baker [valid]
  • Pultenaea ferruginea deanei (R.T.Baker) H.B.Will. [valid]
  • Pultenaea villosa ferruginea (Rudge) Domin [unknown]
  • Pultenaea villosa latifolia Benth. [unknown]

Description

Pultenaea ferruginea (also called Rusty Pultenaea, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to Australia, found in sandy soils in heathland and woodland areas. It has small yellow flowers that bloom from August to October.

Uses & Benefits

Pultenaea ferruginea is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a fodder for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pultenaea ferruginea has small yellow flowers with a red centre. The seed is small and brown. The seedlings are small and have two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pultenaea ferruginea is a small shrub native to Western Australia. Propagation is best done from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, the plant is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Pultenaea ferruginea

Pultenaea ferruginea is found in New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania.

Pultenaea ferruginea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pultenaea ferruginea?

Pultenaea ferruginea

What type of plant is Pultenaea ferruginea?

It is a shrub

Where is Pultenaea ferruginea found?

It 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