Pultenaea trichophylla - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.M.Black
Source:
ildis
Year:
1924
Citation Micro:
Flora of South Australia 2 1924
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188180
Common Names
- Pultenaea Trichophylla
- Trichophylla Pultenaea
- Hairy Bush-pea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pultenaea trichophylla (also called Hairy Bush Pea, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Australia. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in dry areas, such as in rocky outcrops and on hillsides. It is a hardy plant and can tolerate a wide range of temperatures.
Uses & Benefits
Pultenaea trichophylla is used as a medicinal plant, as an ornamental plant, and as a soil improver. It is also used as a fodder crop for livestock, to control erosion, and as a green manure crop.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pultenaea trichophylla has yellow flowers with five petals and a long, curved style. The seeds are small, dark brown and slightly curved. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pultenaea trichophylla can be propagated by seed or cuttings. To propagate by seed, collect the seed pods when they are ripe and sow them in a well-draining potting mix. To propagate by cuttings, take semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer and root them in a potting mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.
Where to Find Pultenaea trichophylla
Pultenaea trichophylla is native to eastern Australia, and can be found in New South Wales, Victoria, and Queensland. It grows in open forest and woodland areas.
Pultenaea trichophylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pultenaea trichophylla?
Pultenaea trichophylla
What is the common name of Pultenaea trichophylla?
Hairy Bush-pea
Where is Pultenaea trichophylla found?
Pultenaea trichophylla is found in eastern 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
The Plant List v1.1 record ild-34717: Based on the initial data import
John McConnell Black (1855-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.M.Black' in the authors string.