Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rotundifolia
ID:
188579

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1864

Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral.2: 121 (1864)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000187908



Common Names

  • Pultenaea rotundifolia
  • Rotundifolia
  • Rotundifolia Pultenaea


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Synonyms

  • Bossiaea strigillosa Benth. [valid]
  • Euchilus crinipodus F.Muell. [valid]
  • Euchilus rotundifolius Turcz. [valid]

Description

Pultenaea rotundifolia (also called 'Round-leaved Pultenaea' and 'Round-leaved 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 rotundifolia 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 rotundifolia 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Pultenaea rotundifolia is a hardy, evergreen shrub. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained seed-raising mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained potting mix. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Pultenaea rotundifolia

Pultenaea rotundifolia is native to Australia, and can be found in the states of New South Wales, Victoria, and South Australia.

Pultenaea rotundifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pultenaea rotundifolia?

Pultenaea rotundifolia

What is the common name of Pultenaea rotundifolia?

Round-leaved Bush-pea

What is the family of Pultenaea rotundifolia?

Fabaceae

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