Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
bennettsianum
ID:
188353

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.A.Gardner

Source:
ildis

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
J. Roy. Soc. Western Australia27: 179 (1942)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000187682

Common Names

  • Gastrolobium
  • Gastrolobium bennettsianum
  • Bennett's Gastrolobium

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Description

Gastrolobium bennettsianum (also called Bennett's Poison-pea, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Australia. It grows up to 1 m tall and has a spreading habit. Its leaves are pinnate and its flowers are yellow. It grows in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Gastrolobium bennettsianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gastrolobium bennettsianum has yellow flowers with five petals and long, narrow seed pods. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gastrolobium bennettsianum is a small shrub that grows up to 1 m in height. It is best grown in well-drained soils in a sunny position. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Gastrolobium bennettsianum

Gastrolobium bennettsianum is found in the south-west of Western Australia, in areas such as the Stirling Range, Porongurup Range and Fitzgerald River National Park.

Gastrolobium bennettsianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gastrolobium bennettsianum?

Gastrolobium bennettsianum

What type of plant is Gastrolobium bennettsianum?

Herb

Where is Gastrolobium bennettsianum found?

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