Status:
valid
Authors:
J.M.Black
Source:
ildis
Year:
1909
Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. Rep. Roy. Soc. South Australia33: 224 (1909)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000187883
Common Names
- Pultenaea trifida
- Trifida
- Trifida Pultenaea
Description
Pultenaea trifida (also called Three-lobed Bush-pea, among many other common names) is a shrub up to 2 m high. It is native to Western Australia and grows in sandy soils in heath or shrubland.
Uses & Benefits
Pultenaea trifida is used as a medicinal plant and for soil improvement. It is also used as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pultenaea trifida 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pultenaea trifida is a perennial shrub native to Australia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in a warm, sunny position. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light and warmth.
Where to Find Pultenaea trifida
Pultenaea trifida is native to Australia and can be found in the eastern states, from Queensland to Victoria.
Pultenaea trifida FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pultenaea trifida?
Pultenaea trifida
What is the common name of Pultenaea trifida?
Three-lobed Bush-pea
What is the family of Pultenaea trifida?
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