Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
heterochila
ID:
469612

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell.

Source:
ksufab

Year:
1863

Citation Micro:
Fragm.4: 21 (1863)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000468944



Common Names

  • Pultenaea heterochila
  • Variable bush-pea
  • Variable pultenaea


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Synonyms

  • Pultenaea obcordata (R.Br.) Benth. [illegitimate]
  • Pultenaea quaerita Orthia [illegitimate]
  • Euchilus obcordatus R.Br. [unknown]

Description

Pultenaea heterochila (also called the Variable Bush-Pea, among many other common names) is a shrub found in Australia. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and produces yellow-green flowers. It is found in dry forests, woodlands, and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Pultenaea heterochila is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pultenaea heterochila has yellow flowers that are star-shaped and have five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pultenaea heterochila is a small shrub that grows up to 1m in height. It has small, grey-green leaves and yellow flowers in spring and summer. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil. Propagation is from seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Pultenaea heterochila

Pultenaea heterochila is native to Australia and can be found in the states of New South Wales and Victoria.

Pultenaea heterochila FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pultenaea heterochila?

Pultenaea heterochila

What is the common name of Pultenaea heterochila?

Variable Bush-pea

What is the natural habitat of Pultenaea heterochila?

Tropical and subtropical regions of the world

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