Status:
valid
Authors:
Hemsl.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1905
Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl.28: t. 2777 (1905)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188578
Common Names
- Uncinata Pea
- Erichsenia uncinata
- Uncinata
Description
Erichsenia uncinata (also called Uncinata erichsenia, among many other common names) is a small shrub with a rounded 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
Erichsenia uncinata is used as an ornamental plant and as a food source for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Erichsenia uncinata has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The flowers are followed by small, black, round seeds. The seedlings are small and have a pair of cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Erichsenia uncinata is a perennial herb that is native to Australia. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done from seed, which should be sown in spring or summer. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Erichsenia uncinata
Erichsenia uncinata is native to Western Australia and can be found in open woodlands and shrublands.
Erichsenia uncinata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erichsenia uncinata?
Erichsenia uncinata
What is the common name of Erichsenia uncinata?
Hooked Erichsenia
What is the natural habitat of Erichsenia uncinata?
It is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and heaths in Australia.
Species in the Erichsenia genus
Species in the Fabaceae family