Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sericea
ID:
469660

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Benth.) Corrick

Source:
ksufab

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Muelleria8: 392 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000468992

Common Names

  • Pultenaea sericea
  • Silky Bush-pea
  • Silky Pultenaea

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Synonyms

  • Pultenaea paleacea sericea Benth. [valid]

Description

Pultenaea sericea (also called Silky Bush-pea, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Australia. It has a spreading habit and grows up to 1 m tall. It has small, grey-green leaves and produces yellow flowers in the spring. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Uses & Benefits

Pultenaea sericea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for native animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pultenaea sericea is small, white and bell-shaped. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pultenaea sericea is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated by division or seed. Division should be done in spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. The seedlings should be transplanted when they reach a height of about 10 cm.

Where to Find Pultenaea sericea

Pultenaea sericea is native to New South Wales and Victoria.

Pultenaea sericea FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Pultenaea sericea?

Pultenaea sericea is native to Australia and is typically found in open woodlands and grasslands.

What is the flowering period of Pultenaea sericea?

Pultenaea sericea typically flowers from late spring to early summer.

What is the best soil type for Pultenaea sericea?

Pultenaea sericea prefers well-drained, sandy soils with a neutral to slightly acidic pH.

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.
Margaret Georgina Corrick (b.1922): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Corrick' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:984163-1: Based on the initial data import