Status:
valid
Authors:
Orthia
Source:
ksufab
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot.18: 202 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000466255
Common Names
- Pultenaea Wudjariensis
- Wudjariensis Pultenaea
- Pultenaea
Description
Pultenaea wudjariensis (also called Wudjari Bush-pea, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Australia. It has small, round leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in dry forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Pultenaea wudjariensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural dye for fabrics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pultenaea wudjariensis is yellow-orange in colour and has a tubular shape. The seed is small and dark brown in colour. The seedlings are small and have a single seed leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pultenaea wudjariensis is a shrub native to Australia. It is best grown in a moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is generally done through cuttings or by seed. Seeds should be sown on the surface of the soil and lightly covered with a thin layer of soil. Keep the soil moist and the temperature between 20-25°C (68-77°F). Germination should occur within 2-4 weeks.
Where to Find Pultenaea wudjariensis
Pultenaea wudjariensis can be found in Australia, primarily in New South Wales and Victoria.
Pultenaea wudjariensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pultenaea wudjariensis?
Pultenaea wudjariensis
What is the natural habitat of Pultenaea wudjariensis?
It is found in dry sclerophyll forests in Australia.
What type of soil does Pultenaea wudjariensis prefer?
It prefers well-drained soil with a pH between 6 and 7.5.
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
L.A. Orthia: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Orthia' in the authors string.