Status:
valid
Authors:
de Kok
Source:
ksufab
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot.15: 101 (2002)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000468996
Common Names
- Pultenaea rostrata
- Beaked Bush-pea
- Beaked Pultenaea
Description
Pultenaea rostrata (also called Beaked 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 rostrata is a species of shrub found in Australia. It is used in landscaping for its attractive foliage and flowers. It can also be used as a windbreak or as a hedge.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pultenaea rostrata is small, white and bell-shaped. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pultenaea rostrata is an evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 1-2m. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil and is drought tolerant once established. Propagation is from seed or cuttings. Sow seed in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Take cuttings in late spring or early summer from semi-ripe wood.
Where to Find Pultenaea rostrata
Pultenaea rostrata is native to New South Wales and Victoria.
Pultenaea rostrata FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Pultenaea rostrata?
Pultenaea rostrata is native to Australia and is typically found in open woodlands and grasslands.
What is the flowering period of Pultenaea rostrata?
Pultenaea rostrata typically flowers from late spring to early summer.
What is the best soil type for Pultenaea rostrata?
Pultenaea rostrata 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