Status:
valid
Authors:
G.Chandler & Crisp
Source:
tro
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot.15: 637 (2002)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001267247
Common Names
- Acrocaroli Poison
- Acrocaroli Poison Bush
- Gastrolobium acrocaroli
Description
Gastrolobium acrocaroli (also called Acrocaroli's Poison, among many other common names) is an erect shrub that grows up to 1.5 m in height. It is native to Western Australia and is found in heathland and woodland areas. Its leaves are linear to narrowly elliptic, with a length of 1.5–7 cm and a width of 0.5–2 cm.
Uses & Benefits
Gastrolobium acrocaroli is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat skin diseases, fever, and stomach ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Gastrolobium acrocaroli is a small, yellow-green pea flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with two leaves and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gastrolobium acrocaroli is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.
Where to Find Gastrolobium acrocaroli
Gastrolobium acrocaroli can be found in Australia.
Gastrolobium acrocaroli FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gastrolobium acrocaroli?
Gastrolobium acrocaroli
What is the common name of Gastrolobium acrocaroli?
Acrocaroli's Poison Pea
What is the native range of Gastrolobium acrocaroli?
Western Australia
Species in the Gastrolobium genus
Gastrolobium grandiflorum,
Gastrolobium parviflorum,
Gastrolobium calycinum,
Gastrolobium bennettsianum,
Gastrolobium microcarpum,
Gastrolobium densifolium,
Gastrolobium villosum,
Gastrolobium tetragonophyllum,
Gastrolobium pycnostachyum,
Gastrolobium parvifolium,
Gastrolobium appressum,
Gastrolobium glaucum,
Gastrolobium spinosum,
Gastrolobium racemosum,
Gastrolobium rigidum,
Gastrolobium polystachyum,
Gastrolobium tomentosum,
Gastrolobium propinquum,
Gastrolobium laytonii,
Gastrolobium graniticum,
Gastrolobium trilobum,
Gastrolobium heterophyllum,
Gastrolobium crassifolium,
Gastrolobium floribundum,
Gastrolobium stenophyllum,
Gastrolobium oxylobioides,
Gastrolobium brevipes,
Gastrolobium spectabile,
Gastrolobium bilobum,
Gastrolobium reticulatum,
Gastrolobium spathulatum,
Gastrolobium obovatum,
Gastrolobium pulchellum,
Gastrolobium plicatum,
Gastrolobium truncatum,
Gastrolobium pyramidale,
Gastrolobium hians,
Gastrolobium whicherense,
Gastrolobium wonganense,
Gastrolobium acutum,
Gastrolobium axillare,
Gastrolobium brownii,
Gastrolobium callistachys,
Gastrolobium crenulatum,
Gastrolobium cuneatum,
Gastrolobium epacridoides,
Gastrolobium hamulosum,
Gastrolobium hookeri,
Gastrolobium ilicifolium,
Gastrolobium lehmannii,
Species in the Fabaceae family