Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gunnii
ID:
188552

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1837

Citation Micro:
Comm. Legum. Gen.: 18 (1837)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000187881

Common Names

  • Gunn's Bush-pea
  • Gunn's Pultenaea
  • Gunn's Pultenaea Bush-pea

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Synonyms

  • Pultenaea gunnii erecta Hook.f. [invalid]
  • Pultenaea stricta gunnii (Benth.) Ewart [unknown]

Description

Pultenaea gunnii (also called Gunn's Bush-pea, among many other common names) is a shrub up to 2 m high. It is native to Western Australia and grows in sandy soils in heath or shrubland.

Uses & Benefits

Pultenaea gunnii is used as a medicinal plant and for soil improvement. It is also used as an ornamental plant.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Pultenaea gunnii sub. tuberculata Corrick
Pultenaea gunnii sub. gunnii
Pultenaea gunnii sub. gunnii

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pultenaea gunnii has small yellow flowers with five petals and long stamens. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with two leaves and a long stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pultenaea gunnii is a perennial shrub native to Australia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in a warm, sunny position. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light and warmth.

Where to Find Pultenaea gunnii

Pultenaea gunnii is native to Australia and can be found in the eastern states, from Queensland to Victoria.

Pultenaea gunnii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pultenaea gunnii?

Pultenaea gunnii

What is the common name of Pultenaea gunnii?

Gunn's Bush-pea

What is the family of Pultenaea gunnii?

Fabaceae

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