Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
subalpina
ID:
188921

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.Muell.) Druce

Source:
ildis

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Rep. Bot. Soc. Exch. Club Brit. Isles1916: 643 (1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188250



Common Names

  • Alpine Bush-pea
  • Subalpine Bush-pea
  • Subalpine Pea


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Synonyms

  • Pultenaea rosea F.Muell. [valid]
  • Burtonia subalpina F.Muell. [valid]

Description

Pultenaea subalpina (also called Alpine Bush-pea, among many other common names) is an erect, perennial herb that grows up to one meter in height. It is native to Australia and is found in open woodlands and heathlands. It has yellow-green flowers that bloom from August to October.

Uses & Benefits

Pultenaea subalpina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a hedge plant and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pultenaea subalpina has yellow flowers with five petals, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pultenaea subalpina can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained potting mix. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a well-drained potting mix. The plant should be grown in a sunny position in well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize regularly with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Pultenaea subalpina

Pultenaea subalpina is native to Australia and can be found in areas with sandy soils.

Pultenaea subalpina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pultenaea subalpina?

Pultenaea subalpina

What is the common name of Pultenaea subalpina?

Subalpine Bush-pea

What is the natural habitat of Pultenaea subalpina?

Dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands

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

George Claridge Druce (1850-1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Druce' in the authors string.
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.