Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Muell.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1855
Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. Vict. Inst. Advancem. Sci.1: 119 (1855)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188218
Common Names
- Canaliculata Pultenaea
- Pultenaea Canaliculata
- Canaliculate Bush-pea
Synonyms
- Pultenaea canaliculata canaliculata [unknown]
- Pultenaea canaliculata latifolia H.B.Will. [valid]
Description
Pultenaea canaliculata (also called Slender Bush-pea, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Australia. It has small, narrow leaves and small, yellow flowers. It is found in dry sclerophyll forest and heathland in New South Wales and Victoria.
Uses & Benefits
Pultenaea canaliculata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a windbreak and shelter for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pultenaea canaliculata has yellow flowers with five petals, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pultenaea canaliculata is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn. The cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and should be treated with a hormone rooting powder. Plant the cuttings in a well-drained potting mix and keep moist until established.
Where to Find Pultenaea canaliculata
Pultenaea canaliculata can be found in Australia, particularly in the south-west of Western Australia.
Pultenaea canaliculata FAQ
What is the common name of Pultenaea canaliculata?
Canaliculate Bush-pea
What is the natural habitat of Pultenaea canaliculata?
Dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands
What are the flower characteristics of Pultenaea canaliculata?
The flowers are yellow and have five petals
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