Status:
valid
Authors:
Maiden
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
1905
Citation Micro:
Vict. Naturalist21: 99 (1905)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000001969
Common Names
- Pultenaea Williamsonii
- Williamsonii Satinash
- Purple Satinash
Description
Pultenaea williamsonii (also called Williamson's Bush-pea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 2 m in height. It is native to Australia. It is found in dry sclerophyll forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Pultenaea williamsonii has been used as a traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, diarrhea, and pain. It is also used as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pultenaea williamsonii has yellow flowers with a tubular shape and a sweet scent. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem with two small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pultenaea williamsonii can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and should be treated with a rooting hormone before planting. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Pultenaea williamsonii
Pultenaea williamsonii is found in the Amazon rainforest in South America.
Pultenaea williamsonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pultenaea williamsonii?
Pultenaea williamsonii
What is the common name of Pultenaea williamsonii?
Williamson's Bush-pea
What is the natural habitat of Pultenaea williamsonii?
Dry, rocky hillsides and slopes
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