Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
maritima
ID:
469621

Status:
valid

Authors:
de Kok

Source:
ksufab

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot.15: 97 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000468953

Common Names

  • Pultenaea maritima
  • Coastal bush-pea
  • Coastal pultenaea

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Description

Pultenaea maritima (also called the Coastal 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 maritima 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pultenaea maritima has small, yellow flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small, brown and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pultenaea maritima is a small shrub that grows up to 1m in height. It has small, grey-green leaves and yellow flowers in spring and summer. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil. Propagation is from seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Pultenaea maritima

Pultenaea maritima is native to Australia and can be found in the states of New South Wales and Victoria.

Pultenaea maritima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pultenaea maritima?

Pultenaea maritima

What is the common name of Pultenaea maritima?

Coastal Bush Pea

What are the characteristics of Pultenaea maritima?

Pultenaea maritima is a shrub that grows up to 3 feet tall. It has alternate, oblong-lanceolate leaves and white flowers with yellow centers. The fruits are small and contain several seeds.

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