Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
petiolaris
ID:
188404

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Cunn. ex Benth.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1837

Citation Micro:
Comm. Legum. Gen.: 18 (1837)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000187733

Common Names

  • Pultenaea petiolaris
  • Pultenaea petiolaris
  • Pultenaea petiolaris

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Description

Pultenaea petiolaris (also called Petiolate Pultenaea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 4 meters in height. It is native to Australia, found in the understory of dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands. Its leaves are narrow, oblong and pointed, with a yellowish-green tip. The flowers are yellow and pea-like, and the fruits are small, black and hairy.

Uses & Benefits

Pultenaea petiolaris is a shrub native to Australia. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Pultenaea petiolaris has small, yellow flowers with a red centre. Seed: The seed of Pultenaea petiolaris is small, dark brown and oval in shape. Seedlings: The seedlings of Pultenaea petiolaris are small and have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pultenaea petiolaris is a hardy, evergreen shrub that is native to Australia. It grows best in well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is best done by seed, cuttings or layering. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and should be placed in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Layering can be done in late spring or early summer by bending a low-growing branch to the ground and covering it with soil.

Where to Find Pultenaea petiolaris

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

Pultenaea petiolaris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pultenaea petiolaris?

Pultenaea petiolaris

What is the common name of Pultenaea petiolaris?

Petiolaris

Where is Pultenaea petiolaris native to?

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

References

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Allan Cunningham (1791-1839): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Cunn.' in the authors string.