Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
laxiflora
ID:
189335

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1864

Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral.2: 133 (1864)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188664

Common Names

  • Laxiflora Bush-pea
  • Pultenaea laxiflora
  • Laxiflora Pultenaea

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Synonyms

  • Pultenaea filifolia F.Muell. [valid]
  • Pultenaea quadricolor J.M.Black [valid]
  • Pultenaea laxiflora pilosa H.B.Will. [unknown]
  • Pultenaea laxiflora procumbens F.Muell. ex H.B.Will. [unknown]

Description

Pultenaea laxiflora (also called 'Loose-Flowered Pultenaea' and 'Loose-Flowered Bush Pea', among many other common names) is a shrub with yellow, pea-shaped flowers. It is native to Australia and is found in heathland and open forest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Pultenaea laxiflora is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pultenaea laxiflora is yellow and pea-shaped. The seed is small and black in colour. The seedlings are short and have small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pultenaea laxiflora is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil. It can tolerate both drought and frost and is tolerant of a wide range of soil types. It is best grown in a sheltered position and can be propagated by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Pultenaea laxiflora

Pultenaea laxiflora is native to Australia and can be found in Western Australia, South Australia, and the Northern Territory.

Pultenaea laxiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pultenaea laxiflora?

Pultenaea laxiflora

What is the common name of Pultenaea laxiflora?

Slender Bush-pea

Where does Pultenaea laxiflora grow?

It is found 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