Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1864
Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral.2: 125 (1864)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188138
Common Names
- Pultenaea glabra
- Smooth Bush-pea
- Smooth Pultenaea
Synonyms
- Pultenaea villosa glabrescens Benth. [unknown]
Description
Pultenaea glabra (also called Smooth Pultenaea, among many other common names) is a small shrub found in eastern Australia. It has small, oval leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in dry sclerophyll forests, woodlands, and heathlands. It is drought tolerant and grows in sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Pultenaea glabra is used as a medicinal plant, as a soil improver, and as an ornamental plant. It is also used as a fodder crop for livestock, to control erosion, and as a green manure crop.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pultenaea glabra is a yellow-green colour, with a small, globular head of flowers. The seed is a small, brown, flattened, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with thin, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pultenaea glabra is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of climates.
Where to Find Pultenaea glabra
Pultenaea glabra is native to Australia and can be found in open woodlands and grasslands.
Pultenaea glabra FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pultenaea glabra?
Pultenaea glabra
What is the common name of Pultenaea glabra?
Smooth pultenaea
Where is Pultenaea glabra native to?
Australia
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