Status:
valid
Authors:
Orthia & Crisp
Source:
ksufab
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot.18: 183 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000468939
Common Names
- Pultenaea indira
- Indira bush-pea
- Indira pultenaea
Description
Pultenaea indira (also called Indira Bush-Pea, among many other common names) is a shrub found in Australia. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and produces yellow-green flowers. It is found in dry forests, woodlands, and disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Pultenaea indira is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Pultenaea indira sub. monstrosita Orthia
Pultenaea indira sub. pudoides Orthia
Pultenaea indira sub. indira
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pultenaea indira has yellow flowers that are star-shaped and have five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pultenaea indira is a small, evergreen shrub native to Australia. It can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in moist, well-draining soil. Seeds should be sown in a warm, sunny location and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, the plant requires little maintenance and is drought tolerant.
Where to Find Pultenaea indira
Pultenaea indira is native to temperate regions of Australia.
Pultenaea indira FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pultenaea indira?
Pultenaea indira
What is the common name of Pultenaea indira?
Indira Bush-pea
What is the natural habitat of Pultenaea indira?
Tropical and subtropical regions of the world
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
L.A. Orthia: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Orthia' in the authors string.