South West Slopes Revegetation Guide
Pultenaea largiflorens
Twiggy Bush-pea
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Species Information
| Synonyms |
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| Common Names |
Twiggy Bush-pea |
| Family |
Fabaceae - Pea family. |
| Name Origin |
Pultenaea - after Richard Pulteney (1730-1801), English botanist. |
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: |
Predominantly west of the Olympic Highway. |
| Australia: |
NSW, Vic, SA. |
| Habitat: |
Mallee or dry sclerophyll woodland, on light soils. |
| Habit: |
Erect shrub, often 1m or higher, with silky downy stems. |
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| Characteristics: |
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| Flowering: |
Orange-yellow with red or crimson, spring. |
| 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 strike rate). Pour boiling or very hot water over seeds and soak until water cools. Dry to prevent rotting and sow. |
| 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 3/4 improves soil fertility through 'fixing' nitrogen. |
| Wildlife: |
Good habitat. Flowers are a nectar source for native wasps and bees. Wallabies graze foliage. |
| Ornamental: |
Attractive, particularly when flowering. |
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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 : |
light soils |
| Rainfall(mm) : |
400 |
| Growth Rate : |
slow |
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| Uses & Comments : |
windbreak; fixes nitrogen; wildlife; ornamental |
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