Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
parviflora
ID:
189206

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sieber ex DC.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Prodr.2: 111 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188535



Common Names

  • Small-flowered Pultenaea
  • Small-flowered Bush Pea
  • Small-flowered Dilly Bush


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Synonyms

  • Pultenaea parviflora angustifolia Benth. [unknown]

Description

Pultenaea parviflora (also called Small-flowered Bush-pea, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 1.5m tall. It has yellow flowers and is native to Australia, particularly in the south-western parts of Western Australia. It is commonly found in sandy soils and is well adapted to dry climates.

Uses & Benefits

Pultenaea parviflora is used as an ornamental plant, as a source of fodder for livestock, and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pultenaea parviflora has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have small, oval leaves and a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pultenaea parviflora is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil. It can be grown in pots or in the garden. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained potting mix and keep moist. To propagate from cuttings, take a cutting of around 10cm in length and remove the lower leaves. Dip the cutting in rooting hormone and place in a potting mix. Keep moist and in a warm, sunny position.

Where to Find Pultenaea parviflora

Pultenaea parviflora is native to Australia.

Pultenaea parviflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pultenaea parviflora?

Pultenaea parviflora

What is the common name of Pultenaea parviflora?

Small-flowered pultenaea

What is the natural habitat of Pultenaea parviflora?

Dry sclerophyll forest and woodland

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

Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Franz Sieber (1789-1844): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sieber' in the authors string.