Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1828
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag.55: t. 2859 (1828)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188637
Common Names
- Pultenaea pedunculata
- Pedunculata Pultenaea
- Long-peduncled Pultenaea
Synonyms
- Pultenaea diemenica Turcz. [valid]
- Pultenaea pedunculata latifolia H.B.Will. [unknown]
- Pultenaea pedunculata pilosa H.B.Will. [unknown]
- Pultenaea ausfeldii Regel [unknown]
Description
Pultenaea pedunculata (also called Long-peduncled 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 pedunculata is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a fodder for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pultenaea pedunculata has small yellow flowers with a red centre. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pultenaea pedunculata can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and treated with a rooting hormone before planting in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Keep the cuttings moist until they have established roots.
Where to Find Pultenaea pedunculata
Pultenaea pedunculata is found in New South Wales and Victoria.
Pultenaea pedunculata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pultenaea pedunculata?
Pultenaea pedunculata
What is the common name of Pultenaea pedunculata?
Long-peduncled Bush-pea
What is the natural habitat of Pultenaea pedunculata?
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