Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
humilis
ID:
188781

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1856

Citation Micro:
J.D.Hooker, Fl. Tasman.1: 91 (1856)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188110

Common Names

  • Small Pultenaea
  • Small-leaf Pultenaea
  • Small-leaf Bush-pea

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Synonyms

  • Spadostyles huegelii Endl. [unknown]
  • Spadostyles benthamii Endl. [unknown]
  • Pultenaea humilis glabrescens H.B.Will. [unknown]

Description

Pultenaea humilis (also called Low Pultenaea, among many other common names) is a small shrub found in eastern Australia. It has small, oval leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in dry sclerophyll forests, woodlands, and heathlands. It is drought tolerant and grows in sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Pultenaea humilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Pultenaea humilis are yellow and tubular, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pultenaea humilis is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a moist medium. Once established, P. humilis can tolerate a wide range of soil types and is drought tolerant.

Where to Find Pultenaea humilis

Pultenaea humilis is native to Australia.

Pultenaea humilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pultenaea humilis?

Pultenaea humilis

What is the common name of Pultenaea humilis?

Low Bush-pea

What is the natural habitat of Pultenaea humilis?

It is found in dry sclerophyll forest and heath in south-eastern 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