Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pulteneae
ID:
188646

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1826

Citation Micro:
Mém. Légum.: 170 (1826)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000187975

Common Names

  • Pulteney's Oxylobium
  • Pulteney's Oxylobium
  • Pulteney Oxylobium

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Synonyms

  • Pultenaea acuminata R.T.Baker [valid]
  • Pultenaea sylvatica Sieber ex DC. [valid]
  • Callistachys pulteneae (DC.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Callistachys sparsa A.Cunn. ex Benth. [unknown]
  • Oxylobium hamulosum Benth. ex A.Gray [valid]
  • Callistachys hamulosa (Benth. ex A.Gray) Kuntze [valid]
  • Chorizema pulteneae (DC.) F.Muell. [unknown]
  • Gastrolobium pultenaeum Bosse [unknown]

Description

Oxylobium pulteneae (also called Pulteney's oxylobium, 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

Oxylobium pulteneae is a shrub that is used as a food source for native animals, as well as for its ornamental value in gardens. It can also be used for erosion control and soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oxylobium pulteneae has yellow flowers with 4 petals. Its seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. Its seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oxylobium pulteneae 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 Oxylobium pulteneae

Oxylobium pulteneae is native to Australia and can be found in New South Wales, Victoria, and South Australia.

Oxylobium pulteneae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oxylobium pulteneae?

Oxylobium pulteneae

What is the common name of Oxylobium pulteneae?

Pulteney's Oxylobium

Where does Oxylobium pulteneae grow?

Oxylobium pulteneae is native to Australia and grows in open forest and woodlands.

Species in the Fabaceae family