Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
flexilis
ID:
189051

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sm.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1805

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. (König & Sims)1: 502 (1805)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188380



Common Names

  • Flexible Pultenaea
  • Slender Bush-pea
  • Twining Bush-pea


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Synonyms

  • Pultenaea sweetii G.Don [valid]
  • Pultenaea polygalifolia Rudge [valid]
  • Dillwynia teucrioides Sieber ex DC. [invalid]

Description

Pultenaea flexilis (also called Flexible 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 flexilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a source of nectar for bees.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pultenaea flexilis has small, yellow flowers, which are followed by small, black seeds. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pultenaea flexilis 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 flexilis

Pultenaea flexilis is native to the south-west of Western Australia. It is found in the coastal areas of Perth, from Gingin to Albany, and in the inland areas of the Wheatbelt and the Goldfields.

Pultenaea flexilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pultenaea flexilis?

Pultenaea flexilis

What is the common name of Pultenaea flexilis?

Flexible Bush-pea

What is the flowering season of Pultenaea flexilis?

Spring

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