Status:
valid
Authors:
(Turcz.) Crisp & Orthia
Source:
tro
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot.18: 191 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001276067
Common Names
- Purpurea Pultenaea
- Purpurea's Pultenaea
- Pultenaea Purpurea
Description
Pultenaea purpurea (also called False Lantana, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to the tropical regions of Australia and is found in wet forests and swamps.
Uses & Benefits
Pultenaea purpurea is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Pultenaea purpurea are small, white and have five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pultenaea purpurea is a shrub species that can be propagated by cuttings or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is best to water the plant regularly and fertilize it with a balanced fertilizer once a month.
Where to Find Pultenaea purpurea
Pultenaea purpurea is native to Australia. It can be found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.
Pultenaea purpurea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pultenaea purpurea?
Pultenaea purpurea
What is the common name of Pultenaea purpurea?
Purple Bush-pea
Where is Pultenaea purpurea native to?
Central America
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
L.A. Orthia: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Orthia' in the authors string.