Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
polifolia
ID:
188994

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Cunn.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
B.Field, Geogr. Mem. New South Wales: 346 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188323

Common Names

  • Bushy Bush-pea
  • Common Bush-pea
  • Round-leaf Bush-pea

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Synonyms

  • Pultenaea mucronata F.Muell. [illegitimate]
  • Pultenaea mucronata G.Lodd. [valid]
  • Pultenaea polifolia mucronata (F.Muell.) H.B.Will. [unknown]

Description

Pultenaea polifolia (also called Many-leaved Bush-pea, among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows up to 1 m high. It is native to Western Australia and is found in sandy and clay soils in woodlands and shrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Pultenaea polifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pultenaea polifolia has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a long, thin style. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with two oval-shaped cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pultenaea polifolia is a small shrub native to Australia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a moist, well-draining potting mix. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Pultenaea polifolia

Pultenaea polifolia is native to Australia and can be found in open woodlands in the eastern and southern parts of the country.

Pultenaea polifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pultenaea polifolia?

Pultenaea polifolia

What is the common name of Pultenaea polifolia?

Many-leaved Bush-pea

What is the flowering season of Pultenaea polifolia?

Spring

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