About Pullenia gunnii (Benth. ex Hook.f.) H.Ohashi & K.Ohashi
Species Nomenclature and Growth Form
Pullenia gunnii (Benth. ex Hook.f.) H.Ohashi & K.Ohashi is a sprawling to ascending perennial plant.
Stem Characteristics
Its stems grow up to 40 cm (16 inches) long, and are either glabrous or covered with appressed hairs.
Leaf Structure
This species produces 3-foliolate leaves; its leaflets are rhombic in shape with a truncate apex, and are mostly subglabrous, with only a small number of hairs present on the veins of their lower surface.
Leaflet Dimensions
Terminal leaflets measure 0.5 to 2 cm long and 7 to 11 mm wide, while lateral leaflets are smaller.
Petiole and Stipule Size
Leaf petioles are 10 to 30 mm long, and stipules are 2 to 4 mm long.
Inflorescence and Pedicel Size
Racemes grow up to 16 cm (6 inches) long, with individual flower pedicels measuring 1.5 to 7 mm long.
Flower Traits
The flowers themselves are 1 to 1.2 mm long, and range in color from pink to lavender.
Pod Characteristics
Pods of Pullenia gunnii can grow up to 30 mm long, and are covered in a dense indumentum of spreading hooked hairs.
Pod Article Dimensions
Pods hold up to 6 articles, the constricted seed-containing segments of the fruit, which each measure 4 to 5 mm long.
