South West Slopes Revegetation Guide
Pultenaea foliolosa
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. foliolosa - from Latin folium, leaf, and osus, abounding in, referring to abundant leaves. |
Specimen Data - CSU 1047
| Location |
North facing slope below Telecom Tower at Eastern Hill lookout Albury, NSW |
| Notes |
Weedy area. Zone: 55 Easting: 474354 Northing: 60060069 |
| Collector |
Kent, Kylie |
Date |
15/10/1999 |
| Determined By |
Kent, Kylie |
Date |
18/02/2000 |
South West Slopes Revegetation Guide Information
| Regional: |
Widespread in most areas east of the Olympic Highway. Also in the areas: Albury; Narrandera-Morundah- Galore-Collingullie; The Rock-Henty-Milbrulong, and Brookong. |
| Australia: |
Qld, NSW, Vic |
| Habitat: |
Dry sclerophyll forest to woodland, on various well-drained soils. |
| Habit: |
Erect to spreading shrub, with small leaves usually 1-4 mm long. |
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| Characteristics: |
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| Flowering: |
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| Seed Collection: |
Mid Oct to late Feb. 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 strike rate). Pour boiling or very hot water over seeds and soak until water cools. Dry to prevent rotting and sow. Germination |
| Regeneration: |
From seed, particularly after fire. |
| Timber: |
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| Shade and Shelter: |
Useful low-level cover in windbreaks. Important component of understorey. |
| 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. |
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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 |
| Tolerates : |
poor drainage |
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| Uses & Comments : |
windbreak; fixes nitrogen; wildlife; ornamental |
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