Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
robusta
ID:
470827

Status:
valid

Authors:
(H.B.Will.) de Kok

Source:
ksufab

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot.17: 313 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000470159



Common Names

  • Pultenaea robusta
  • Robusta Pultenaea
  • Robusta Pultenaea


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Synonyms

  • Pultenaea paleacea robusta H.B.Will. [valid]

Description

Pultenaea robusta (also called Robust Pultenaea, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub found in dry, rocky habitats in Australia. It has small, oval leaves and small, yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Pultenaea robusta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pultenaea robusta is a yellowish-white, with a yellowish-green center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pultenaea robusta is a species of perennial shrub native to Australia. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soils. Propagation can be done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining medium and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and treated with a rooting hormone before being planted in a well-draining medium.

Where to Find Pultenaea robusta

Pultenaea robusta can be found in open woodlands and grasslands in Australia.

Pultenaea robusta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pultenaea robusta?

Pultenaea robusta

What is the common name of Pultenaea robusta?

Robust bush-pea

What is the natural habitat of Pultenaea robusta?

It is found in dry woodlands, grasslands, and along the edges of streams and ponds.

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.
Rogier Petrus Johannes de Kok (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'de Kok' in the authors string.