Parris' Bush-pea - profile

Indicative distribution

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predicted

The areas shown in pink and/purple are the sub-regions where the species or community is known or predicted to occur. They may not occur thoughout the sub-region but may be restricted to certain areas. ( click here to see geographic restrictions). The information presented in this map is only indicative and may contain errors and omissions.

Scientific name: Pultenaea parrisiae

Conservation status in NSW: Vulnerable

Commonwealth status: Vulnerable

Profile last updated: 17 Sep 2019

Description

Parris’ Bush-pea is a low shrub, scrambling or flat to the ground. The near-stalkless leaves are very narrow and up to 15 mm long, with an obvious 3 mm papery bract (leaf-like proocess) at their bases. The pea-shaped flowers are the typical ‘egg and bacon’ flowers, and are produced at the ends of the branches. The pods are flattened and 5 mm long by 2.5 mm wide.

Distribution

This subspecies is known only from far north-east Gippsland (in Victoria) and three sites in NSW (Wadbilliga Trig area and two sites south of Nalbaugh).

Habitat and ecology

Parris’ Bush-pea grows in moist heathlands in loam soils, sometimes at the margins of woodlands. Also in riparian vegetation.

Regional distribution and habitat

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Threats

At least one population is at risk from feral pig damage.
Known populations are highly localised and small in size. The species is thus highly vulnerable to local adverse stochastic events.
Population near Imlay Road is under threat from accidental damage.
Potentially threatened by Phytophthora cinnamomi

Recovery strategies

Priority actions are the specific, practical things that must be done to recover a threatened species, population or ecological community. The Office of Environment and Heritage has identified 2 priority actions to help recover the Parris' Bush-pea in New South Wales.

Activities to assist this species

Maintain pig control in the area currently affected.
Because there are so few populations of this species do not burn known sites unless absolutely necessary (wildfires excepted) or until optimum fire frequency is known.
Following burning, protect populations (where possible) from further fires until plants have reached reproductive maturity.
Ensure that National Parks staff are aware of the populations and consider them in management operations.
Monitor populations for changes.
Search likely habitat for other populations.

Information sources

Walsh, N.G. and Entwisle, T.J. (1998) Flora of Victoria; Volume 3, Dicotyledons Winteraceae to Myrtaceae. (Inkata Press, Melbourne)

IBRA Bioregion	IBRA Subregion	Known or predicted	Geographic restrictions region

South East Corner	East Gippsland Lowlands	Known	None
South East Corner	South East Coastal Ranges	Known	South Wadbilliga National Park
South Eastern Highlands	Kybeyan-Gourock	Known	South of Tallaganda State Forest