South West Slopes Revegetation Guide
Pultenaea daphnoides
Bush-pea
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Species Information
| Synonyms |
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| Common Names |
Bush-pea |
| Family |
Fabaceae - Pea family. |
| Name Origin |
Pultenaea - after Richard Pulteney (1730-1801), English botanist. Daphne - a nymph in Greek mythology, meaning exotic shrub. |
Specimen Data -
| Location |
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| Notes |
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| Collector |
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Date |
01/09/1997 |
| Determined By |
Unknown |
Date |
01/09/1997 |
South West Slopes Revegetation Guide Information
| Regional: |
Noted in Mountain Tunnel catchment. Probably also occurs in surrounding areas. |
| Australia: |
Qld, NSW, Vic, Tas, SA. |
| Habitat: |
Shrubby understorey of open dry sclerophyll forest on drier hilly terrain, with stony or sandy soils. |
| Habit: |
Erect branching shrub 1-2 m high. |
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| Site Preference: |
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| Characteristics: |
Moderate to fast growth rate |
| Flowering: |
Yellow with red, Sep-Nov. Large. |
| Seed Collection: |
Monitor closely as seeds shed immediately or within 1-2 days of maturity. |
| Propagation: |
From scarified seed or cuttings of firm young growth (rooting hormones should improve the strike rate). Pour boiling or very hot water over seeds and soak until water cools. Dry to prevent rotting (to which seed are prone) |
| Regeneration: |
From seed, particularly after fire. |
| Timber: |
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| Shade and Shelter: |
Useful low-level cover in windbreaks. |
| Land Protection: |
Legume - improves soil fertility through 'fixing' nitrogen. |
| Wildlife: |
Good habitat. Flowers are a nectar source for native wasps and bees. Wallabies graze foliage. |
| Ornamental: |
Attractive soft ornamental. |
| Other: |
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Note: The following information presented is only a guide, as plant characteristics vary depending on provenance (the plant's locality).
| Site/Preferred Habitat : |
well-drained soil |
| Rainfall(mm) : |
400+ |
| Growth Rate : |
moderate/fast |
| Tolerates : |
frost; dryness once established |
| Resents : |
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| Uses & Comments : |
ornamental; fixes nitrogen; wildlife |
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