Pultenaea tenella - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1864
Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral.2: 122 (1864)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000187677
Common Names
- Pultenaea
- Pultenaea tenella
- Tenuous Pultenaea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pultenaea tenella (also called Slender Bush-pea, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Australia. It grows up to 1 m tall and has a spreading habit. Its leaves are trifoliate and its flowers are yellow. It grows in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Pultenaea tenella is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pultenaea tenella has yellow flowers with five petals and long, narrow seed pods. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pultenaea tenella is a small shrub that grows up to 1.5 m in height. It is best grown in well-drained soils in a sunny position. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Pultenaea tenella
Pultenaea tenella is found in the south-west of Western Australia, in areas such as the Stirling Range, Porongurup Range and Fitzgerald River National Park.
Pultenaea tenella FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pultenaea tenella?
Pultenaea tenella
What type of plant is Pultenaea tenella?
Herb
Where is Pultenaea tenella found?
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
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Pultenaea tenella Benth.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.