Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
spinosa
ID:
188748

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) H.B.Will.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Proc. Roy. Soc. Victoria, n.s., 35: 100 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188077



Common Names

  • Pultenaea spinosa
  • Spiny Bush-pea
  • Spiny Pultenaea


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Synonyms

  • Pultenaea cunninghamii (Benth.) H.B.Will. [valid]
  • Oxylobium spinosum DC. [valid]
  • Pultenaea ternata (F.Muell.) F.Muell. [valid]
  • Pultenaea oxalidifolia A.Cunn. ex Steud. [invalid]
  • Spadostyles ternata F.Muell. [valid]
  • Euchilus cuspidatus F.Muell. [valid]
  • Gastrolobium huegelii Henfr. [valid]
  • Pultenaea cunninghamii pubescens Benth. ex H.B.Will. [unknown]
  • Pultenaea cunninghamii pubescens Benth. ex Ewart [illegitimate]
  • Pultenaea ternata cuspidata (F.Muell.) Benth. [unknown]
  • Pultenaea ternata pubescens Benth. [unknown]
  • Spadostyles cunninghamii Benth. [unknown]

Description

Pultenaea spinosa (also called Spinosa pultenaea, among many other common names) is a species of shrub in the Fabaceae family. It is native to Australia, and is found in open woodlands and grasslands. It is an evergreen shrub, growing up to 2 m in height with narrow, linear leaves and small, yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Pultenaea spinosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its leaves are edible and used as a vegetable in some parts of the world.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Pultenaea spinosa are yellow and tubular, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pultenaea spinosa is a perennial shrub that is native to Australia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist. For cuttings, take semi-hardwood cuttings in the late spring or early summer and place them in a moist, well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Pultenaea spinosa

Pultenaea spinosa is native to Australia, and can be found in the south-eastern regions of the country.

Pultenaea spinosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pultenaea spinosa?

Pultenaea spinosa

What is the common name of Pultenaea spinosa?

Spiny Bush-pea

What is the family of Pultenaea spinosa?

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

References

Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Herbert Bennett Williamson (1860-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.B.Will.' in the authors string.