Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
villifera
ID:
188689

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sieber ex DC.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Prodr.2: 111 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188018



Common Names

  • Furry Pultenaea
  • Furry Bush-pea
  • Furry Bush-pea


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Description

Pultenaea villifera (also called Hairy Pultenaea, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Australia. It has small, bright green leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in a variety of habitats including heathlands, woodlands, and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Pultenaea villifera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive white flowers. It is also used as a source of food and medicine in some areas.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Pultenaea villifera var. glabrescens J.M.Black
Pultenaea villifera var. villifera

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pultenaea villifera has small yellow flowers that are borne in clusters in the leaf axils. The seeds are small and dark brown in colour. The seedlings have oblong to lanceolate shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pultenaea villifera is a small shrub that grows in dry, rocky areas. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from actively growing stems and placed in a rooting hormone before being planted in a well-draining soil mix. Both seed and cuttings should be kept in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Pultenaea villifera

Pultenaea villifera can be found in New South Wales and Victoria.

Pultenaea villifera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pultenaea villifera?

Pultenaea villifera

What is the common name of Pultenaea villifera?

Hairy Bush-pea

What is the typical habitat of Pultenaea villifera?

It is typically found in open woodlands and grasslands

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

Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Franz Sieber (1789-1844): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sieber' in the authors string.