Status:
valid
Authors:
J.H.Ross
Source:
ildis
Year:
1984
Citation Micro:
Muelleria5: 278 (1984)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000187983
Common Names
- Smith's Templetonia
- Smith's Bush-pea
- Smith's Bush-pea
Description
Templetonia smithiana (also called Smith's templetonia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Australia and New Guinea. It grows in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands, and is often found in areas of low fertility. Its leaves are pinnate and its flowers are yellow or white. It produces pods containing edible seeds.
Uses & Benefits
Templetonia smithiana is a shrub that is used as a food source for native animals, as well as for its ornamental value in gardens. It can also be used for erosion control and soil stabilization.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Templetonia smithiana has yellow flowers with 5 petals. Its seeds are small, brown and round-shaped. Its seedlings have small, round-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Templetonia smithiana is a small shrub that grows to a height of 1-2m. It prefers well-drained soils in a sunny position and is frost tolerant. Propagation is from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer from semi-hardwood cuttings.
Where to Find Templetonia smithiana
Templetonia smithiana can be found in the south-west of Western Australia, in the area between Perth and Albany.
Templetonia smithiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Templetonia smithiana?
Templetonia smithiana
What is the common name of Templetonia smithiana?
Smith's Templetonia
Where does Templetonia smithiana grow?
Templetonia smithiana is native to Australia and grows in open forest and woodlands.
Species in the Templetonia genus
Templetonia drummondii,
Templetonia sulcata,
Templetonia smithiana,
Templetonia aculeata,
Templetonia neglecta,
Templetonia hookeri,
Templetonia battii,
Templetonia stenophylla,
Templetonia egena,
Templetonia retusa,
Templetonia ceracea,
Templetonia incrassata,
Templetonia rossii,
Species in the Fabaceae family