Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
aculeata
ID:
188661

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.Muell.) Benth.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1864

Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral.2: 170 (1864)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000187990



Common Names

  • Templetonia aculeata
  • Aculeate Templetonia
  • Templetonia Aculeata


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Synonyms

  • Bossiaea aculeata F.Muell. [valid]

Description

Templetonia aculeata (also called prickly templetonia, 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

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Templetonia aculeata has yellow flowers with 5 petals. Its seeds are small, brown and round-shaped. Its seedlings have small, round-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Templetonia aculeata is a small shrub that grows to a height of 1-2m. It prefers well-drained soils in a sunny position and is frost tolerant. Propagation is from 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 from semi-hardwood cuttings.

Where to Find Templetonia aculeata

Templetonia aculeata can be found in the south-west of Western Australia, in the area between Perth and Albany.

Templetonia aculeata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Templetonia aculeata?

Templetonia aculeata

What is the common name of Templetonia aculeata?

Spiny Templetonia

Where does Templetonia aculeata grow?

Templetonia aculeata is native to Australia and grows in open forest and woodlands.

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.