Status:
valid
Authors:
Pers.
Source:
ksufab
Year:
1805
Citation Micro:
Syn. Pl.1: 454 (1805)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000468972
Common Names
- Pultenaea tuberculata
- Tubercled Bush-pea
- Tubercled Pultenaea
Synonyms
- Pultenaea elliptica Sm. [valid]
- Pultenaea hypolampra Sieber ex DC. [valid]
- Pultenaea thymifolia Sieber ex DC. [valid]
- Pultenaea elliptica oblongifolia DC. [unknown]
- Pultenaea elliptica thymifolia (DC.) Benth. [unknown]
Description
Pultenaea tuberculata (also called Rough Bush-pea, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Australia. It has a spreading habit and grows up to 1 m tall. It has small, grey-green leaves and produces yellow flowers in the spring. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Uses & Benefits
Pultenaea tuberculata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Pultenaea tuberculata are yellow and have five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pultenaea tuberculata is a small shrub that grows up to 1m in height. It has small, grey-green leaves and yellow flowers in spring and summer. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil. Propagation is from seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Pultenaea tuberculata
Pultenaea tuberculata is native to New South Wales and Victoria.
Pultenaea tuberculata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pultenaea tuberculata?
Pultenaea tuberculata
What is the common name of Pultenaea tuberculata?
Tuberculate Bush Pea
What are the characteristics of Pultenaea tuberculata?
Pultenaea tuberculata is a shrub that grows up to 3 feet tall. It has alternate, oblong-lanceolate leaves and white flowers with yellow centers. The fruits are small and contain several seeds.
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