Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
aculeatum
ID:
1267904

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.Chandler, Crisp & R.J.Bayer

Source:
tro

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot.15: 633 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001267242

Common Names

  • Aculeate Poison
  • Aculeate Poison Bush
  • Gastrolobium aculeatum

Searching for Gastrolobium aculeatum? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Gastrolobium aculeatum (also called Prickly 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 aculeatum 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 aculeatum 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.

Searching for Gastrolobium aculeatum? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Gastrolobium aculeatum 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 aculeatum

Gastrolobium aculeatum can be found in Australia.

Gastrolobium aculeatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gastrolobium aculeatum?

Gastrolobium aculeatum

What type of plant is Gastrolobium aculeatum?

Shrub

What is the natural habitat of Gastrolobium aculeatum?

Dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands

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

References

Randall James Bayer (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.J.Bayer' in the authors string.
Michael D. Crisp (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Crisp' in the authors string.
Gregory T. Chandler (b.1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Chandler' in the authors string.