Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Muell.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1874
Citation Micro:
Fragm.8: 166 (1874)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188237
Common Names
- Skinneri Pultenaea
- Pultenaea Skinneri
- Skinner's Bush-pea
Description
Pultenaea skinneri (also called Skinner's Bush-pea, among many other common names) is an erect, perennial herb that grows up to one meter in height. It is native to Australia and is found in open woodlands and heathlands. It has yellow-green flowers that bloom from August to October.
Uses & Benefits
Pultenaea skinneri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a hedge plant and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pultenaea skinneri has yellow flowers with five petals, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pultenaea skinneri can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained potting mix. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a well-drained potting mix. The plant should be grown in a sunny position in well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize regularly with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Pultenaea skinneri
Pultenaea skinneri is found in the south-eastern parts of Australia, including New South Wales, Victoria, and Tasmania.
Pultenaea skinneri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pultenaea skinneri?
Pultenaea skinneri
What is the common name of Pultenaea skinneri?
Skinner's Bush-pea
What is the natural habitat of Pultenaea skinneri?
Dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands
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