Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
bilobum
ID:
189306

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Br.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1811

Citation Micro:
W.T.Aiton, Hortus Kew.3: 16 (1811)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188635

Common Names

  • Gastrolobium bilobum
  • Bilobum Gastrolobium
  • Two-lobed Gastrolobium

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Synonyms

  • Gastrolobium corymbosum Turcz. [valid]
  • Gastrolobium bilobum angustifolium Benth. [valid]

Description

Gastrolobium bilobum (also called Two-lobed Gastrolobium, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to Australia, found in sandy soils in heathland and woodland areas. It has small yellow flowers that bloom from August to October.

Uses & Benefits

Gastrolobium bilobum is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a fodder for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gastrolobium bilobum has small yellow flowers. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gastrolobium bilobum is a small shrub native to Western Australia. Propagation is best done from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, the plant is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Gastrolobium bilobum

Gastrolobium bilobum is found in Western Australia.

Gastrolobium bilobum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gastrolobium bilobum?

Gastrolobium bilobum

What is the common name of Gastrolobium bilobum?

Two-lobed Poison-pea

What is the natural habitat of Gastrolobium bilobum?

Dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands of south-eastern 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