Status:
valid
Authors:
N.A.Wakef.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1957
Citation Micro:
Vict. Naturalist73: 164 (1957)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000187625
Common Names
- Pultenaea
- Platyphylla Bush Pea
- Broad-leaf Bush Pea
Description
Pultenaea platyphylla (also called Broad-leaved Pultenaea, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to Australia. It has a spreading crown and small, bipinnate leaves. Its flowers are small and yellow, and its fruits are small, round, and yellow.
Uses & Benefits
Pultenaea platyphylla is used as a source of timber and firewood. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, colds, and coughs.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pultenaea platyphylla is a small, yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, flattened bean-like seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pultenaea platyphylla can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep them moist. For cuttings, take stem cuttings from the plant and root them in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, bright location.
Where to Find Pultenaea platyphylla
Pultenaea platyphylla is found in woodlands and open forests in eastern Australia, from south-eastern Queensland to Victoria.
Pultenaea platyphylla FAQ
What is the common name of Pultenaea platyphylla?
Broad-leaved Pultenaea
What is the natural habitat of Pultenaea platyphylla?
Moist forests and woodlands
What is the growth habit of Pultenaea platyphylla?
It is a small to medium-sized shrub
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