Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
retusa
ID:
188715

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sm.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1805

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. (König & Sims)1: 502 (1805)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188044

Common Names

  • Retuse Pultenaea
  • Retuse Bush-pea
  • Retuse Bush-pea

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Description

Pultenaea retusa (also called Round-leaved Pultenaea, among many other common names) is an erect, perennial shrub native to Australia. It has yellow flowers and grows in open woodlands, grasslands, and along watercourses.

Uses & Benefits

Pultenaea retusa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its flowers are edible and used as a garnish in salads.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pultenaea retusa has small yellow flowers that are borne in clusters in the leaf axils. The seeds are small and dark brown in colour. The seedlings have oblong to lanceolate shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pultenaea retusa is a hardy shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seed should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained potting mix. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems in late spring or early summer. Plant in a well-drained potting mix and keep moist until established.

Where to Find Pultenaea retusa

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

Pultenaea retusa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pultenaea retusa?

Pultenaea retusa

What is the common name of Pultenaea retusa?

Round-leaved Bush-pea

What is the natural habitat of Pultenaea retusa?

Open forest and woodland

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