Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
juniperina
ID:
189305

Status:
valid

Authors:
Labill.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1805

Citation Micro:
Nov. Holl. Pl.1: 103 (1805)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188634



Common Names

  • Pultenaea juniperina
  • Juniperina Pultenaea
  • Juniper-leaved Pultenaea


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Synonyms

  • Pultenaea juniperina juniperina [unknown]
  • Pultenaea forsythiana Blakely [valid]
  • Pultenaea forsythiana uniflora Blakely [unknown]
  • Pultenaea juniperina latifolia Benth. [unknown]
  • Pultenaea juniperina leiocalyx Blakely [unknown]
  • Pultenaea juniperina macrophylla Wawra [unknown]
  • Pultenaea cordata Hook. [unknown]

Description

Pultenaea juniperina (also called Juniper-leaved 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 juniperina is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a fodder for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pultenaea juniperina 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 juniperina 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 juniperina

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

Pultenaea juniperina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pultenaea juniperina?

Pultenaea juniperina

What is the common name of Pultenaea juniperina?

Juniper-leaved Bush-pea

What is the natural habitat of Pultenaea juniperina?

Dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands of south-eastern 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