Status:
valid
Authors:
Lindl.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
T.L.Mitchell, Three Exped. Australia2: 258 (1838)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188094
Common Names
- Mollis Pultenaea
- Soft Pultenaea
- Soft Bush-pea
Synonyms
- Pultenaea hibbertioides Hook.f. [valid]
- Pultenaea angustifolia F.Muell. ex H.B.Will. [valid]
- Pultenaea hibbertioides conferta Benth. [unknown]
- Pultenaea hibbertioides prostrata H.B.Will. [unknown]
Description
Pultenaea mollis (also called Mollis pultenaea, among many other common names) is a species of shrub in the Fabaceae family. It is native to Australia, and is found in open woodlands and grasslands. It is an evergreen shrub, growing up to 2 m in height with narrow, linear leaves and small, yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Pultenaea mollis 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 mollis are yellow and tubular, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pultenaea mollis is a perennial shrub that is native to Australia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist. For cuttings, take semi-hardwood cuttings in the late spring or early summer and place them in a moist, well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Pultenaea mollis
Pultenaea mollis can be found in Australia, in the states of New South Wales, Victoria, and South Australia. It grows in dry sclerophyll forest and heathland.
Pultenaea mollis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pultenaea mollis?
Pultenaea mollis
What is the common name of Pultenaea mollis?
Soft Bush-pea
What is the natural habitat of Pultenaea mollis?
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