Pultenaea prolifera - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.B.Will.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1922
Citation Micro:
Proc. Roy. Soc. Victoria, n.s., 35: 102 (1922)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000187919
Common Names
- Pultenaea prolifera
- Prolific Bush-pea
- Prolific Pultenaea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pultenaea prolifera (also called 'Proliferous Pultenaea' and 'Proliferous Pea', among many other common names) is a small shrub, growing up to 1 m tall. It is native to Australia, found in New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania. It is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands, as well as in riparian and wet sclerophyll forests.
Uses & Benefits
Pultenaea prolifera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a food source for native wildlife, and its flowers attract bees and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pultenaea prolifera has small yellow flowers with five petals and long stamens. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with two leaves and a long stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pultenaea prolifera is a shrub that can reach heights of up to 1.5 meters. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and should be treated with a rooting hormone before planting in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Pultenaea prolifera
Pultenaea prolifera is native to Australia and can be found in the states of New South Wales and Victoria.
Pultenaea prolifera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pultenaea prolifera?
Pultenaea prolifera
What type of plant is Pultenaea prolifera?
It is a shrub species of the Fabaceae family.
Where is Pultenaea prolifera found?
It is found in Western 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
References
Herbert Bennett Williamson (1860-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.B.Will.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Pultenaea prolifera H.B.Will.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.