Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hispidula
ID:
189136

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Br. ex Benth.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1864

Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral.2: 133 (1864)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188465



Common Names

  • Hairy Bush-Pea
  • Hairy Pultenaea
  • Hairy Bush-Pea


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Synonyms

  • Pultenaea pubescens H.B.Will. [valid]
  • Pultenaea readeriana H.B.Will. [valid]

Description

Pultenaea hispidula (also called Bristly Bush-pea, among many other common names) is a shrub native to New South Wales and Victoria. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and yellow-green flowers. It is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Pultenaea hispidula is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties, such as to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Pultenaea hispidula are yellow, about 1 cm in diameter and have five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened bean-like structure. The seedlings are small and have two oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pultenaea hispidula is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 1.5m in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or summer. Cuttings can also be taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Pultenaea hispidula

Pultenaea hispidula is found in Western Australia.

Pultenaea hispidula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pultenaea hispidula?

Pultenaea hispidula

What is the common name of Pultenaea hispidula?

Hairy Bush-pea

Where is Pultenaea hispidula found?

It is found in New South Wales, Victoria, and Tasmania

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

Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.