Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
calycinum
ID:
188338

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1839

Citation Micro:
J.Lindley, Sketch Veg. Swan R.: 13 (1839)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000187667

Common Names

  • Gastrolobium
  • Calycine Gastrolobium
  • Gastrolobium Calycinum

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Synonyms

  • Gastrolobium sagittulatum S.Moore [valid]

Description

Gastrolobium calycinum (also called Large-leaved Gastrolobium, among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows up to 1 m in height. It is native to Australia and is found in open woodlands and heathlands. The leaves are narrow and linear, and the flowers are yellow and tubular.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gastrolobium calycinum 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 calycinum is a perennial shrub that prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. Cuttings can also be taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Gastrolobium calycinum

Gastrolobium calycinum is found in the south-west of Western Australia, in the Stirling Range National Park and the Porongurup Range.

Gastrolobium calycinum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gastrolobium calycinum?

Gastrolobium calycinum

What is the common name of Gastrolobium calycinum?

Large-flowered gastrolobium

What is the family of Gastrolobium calycinum?

Fabaceae

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