Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
villosa
ID:
188635

Status:
valid

Authors:
Willd.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1798

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl., ed. 4, 1: 507 (1798)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000187964



Common Names

  • Pultenaea villosa
  • Villosa Pultenaea
  • Pultenaea Villosa


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Synonyms

  • Pultenaea lanata A.Cunn. ex Benth. [unknown]
  • Pultenaea racemulosa Sieber ex DC. [valid]
  • Spadostyles ramulosa Endl. [unknown]
  • Spadostyles concolor Endl. [unknown]
  • Pultenaea villosa lanata (A.Cunn. ex Benth.) Domin [unknown]
  • Pultenaea villosa normalis Domin [invalid]

Description

Pultenaea villosa (also called hairy pultenaea, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Australia and New Guinea. It grows in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands, and is often found in areas of low fertility. Its leaves are pinnate and its flowers are yellow or white. It produces pods containing edible seeds.

Uses & Benefits

Pultenaea villosa is a shrub that is used as a food source for native animals, as well as for its ornamental value in gardens. It can also be used for erosion control and soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Pultenaea villosa are small and yellow, with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pultenaea villosa is a small shrub native to Australia. It grows best in well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and should be placed in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Pultenaea villosa

Pultenaea villosa is native to Australia and can be found in the eastern states of Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, and Tasmania.

Pultenaea villosa FAQ

What are the common uses of Pultenaea villosa?

Pultenaea villosa is commonly used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.

What is the scientific classification of Pultenaea villosa?

Pultenaea villosa belongs to the Fabaceae family and the Pultenaea genus.

What is the native habitat of Pultenaea villosa?

Pultenaea villosa is native to 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