Status:
valid
Authors:
de Kok
Source:
ksufab
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot.17: 317 (2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000470161
Common Names
- Pultenaea tarik
- Tarik Pultenaea
- Tarik Pultenaea
Description
Pultenaea tarik (also called Tarik's Pultenaea, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub found in dry, rocky habitats in Australia. It has small, oval leaves and small, yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Pultenaea tarik is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pultenaea tarik is a yellowish-white, with a yellowish-green center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pultenaea tarik is a species of perennial shrub native to Australia. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soils. Propagation can be done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining medium and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and treated with a rooting hormone before being planted in a well-draining medium.
Where to Find Pultenaea tarik
Pultenaea tarik can be found in open woodlands and grasslands in Australia.
Pultenaea tarik FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pultenaea tarik?
Pultenaea tarik
What is the common name of Pultenaea tarik?
Tarik's bush-pea
What is the natural habitat of Pultenaea tarik?
It is found in dry woodlands, grasslands, and along the edges of streams and ponds.
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