Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
procumbens
ID:
188681

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Cunn.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
B.Field, Geogr. Mem. New South Wales: 347 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188010



Common Names

  • Pultenaea procumbens
  • Prostrate Bush-pea
  • Prostrate Pultenaea


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Synonyms

  • Pultenaea epacridea F.Muell. [valid]
  • Pultenaea setigera A.Cunn. ex Benth. [unknown]
  • Pultenaea staphyleoides A.Cunn. ex G.Don [unknown]
  • Pultenaea staphyleoides mutica H.B.Will. [unknown]
  • Pultenaea staphyleoides mutica Muell. ex Ewart [illegitimate]

Description

Pultenaea procumbens (also called Procumbent Pultenaea, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Australia. It has small, bright green leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in a variety of habitats including heathlands, woodlands, and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Pultenaea procumbens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive pink flowers. It is also used as a source of food and medicine in some areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pultenaea procumbens has yellow flowers with 4 petals. Its seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. Its seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pultenaea procumbens is a small shrub that grows in dry, rocky areas. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from actively growing stems and placed in a rooting hormone before being planted in a well-draining soil mix. Both seed and cuttings should be kept in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Pultenaea procumbens

Pultenaea procumbens can be found in New South Wales and Victoria.

Pultenaea procumbens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pultenaea procumbens?

Pultenaea procumbens

What is the common name of Pultenaea procumbens?

Prostrate Bush-pea

What is the typical habitat of Pultenaea procumbens?

It is typically found in open woodlands and grasslands

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