Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1864
Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral.2: 138 (1864)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188269
Common Names
- Pultenaea muelleri
- Mueller's Bush Pea
- Pultenaea
Synonyms
- Pultenaea muelleri muelleri [unknown]
Description
Pultenaea muelleri (also called Mueller's Bush-pea, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Australia. It has small, yellow flowers that grow in clusters and small, oval-shaped leaves. It is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Pultenaea muelleri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a hedge plant and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pultenaea muelleri is a small, yellow, globular flower head. The seed is a small, hard, dark brown seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pultenaea muelleri is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from seed. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. Prune after flowering to maintain a neat shape.
Where to Find Pultenaea muelleri
Pultenaea muelleri is native to Australia and can be found in the states of New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, and Victoria.
Pultenaea muelleri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pultenaea muelleri?
Pultenaea muelleri
What is the common name of Pultenaea muelleri?
Mueller's Bush-pea
What is the family of Pultenaea muelleri?
Fabaceae
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