Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
axillare
ID:
1058109

Status:
valid

Authors:
Meisn.

Source:
tro

Year:
1855

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zeitung (Berlin)13: 29 (1855)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001057447

Common Names

  • Gastrolobium axillare
  • Axillar Gastrolobium
  • Axillar Gastrolobium Tree

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Uses & Benefits

Gastrolobium axillare is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used to attract bees and other beneficial insects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gastrolobium axillare is a white to pale yellow, 5-petalled flower with a yellow centre. The seed is a small, brown, oblong seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gastrolobium axillare is a medium-sized tree that can reach up to 15 m in height. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils and climates, and can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature, healthy plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light.

Where to Find Gastrolobium axillare

Gastrolobium axillare is found in 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