Pultenaea involucrata - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1864
Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral.2: 138 (1864)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188606
Common Names
- Pultenaea involucrata
- Involucrate Bush-pea
- Bristly Bush-pea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Pultenaea fuscata F.Muell. [valid]
Description
Pultenaea involucrata (also called Involucrata pultenaea, among many other common names) is a small shrub with a spreading habit. It is native to Australia and is found in open woodlands and along watercourses. It has grey-green foliage and small yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Pultenaea involucrata is used as an ornamental plant and as a food source for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pultenaea involucrata has small yellow flowers with a red centre. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have two leaves.
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Pultenaea involucrata can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and treated with a rooting hormone before planting in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Keep the cuttings moist until they have established roots.
Where to Find Pultenaea involucrata
Pultenaea involucrata is native to New South Wales and Victoria. It can be found in open woodlands and along creek beds.
Pultenaea involucrata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pultenaea involucrata?
Pultenaea involucrata
What type of plant is Pultenaea involucrata?
It is a shrub
Where is Pultenaea involucrata found?
It is found in 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
References
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Pultenaea involucrata Benth.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.