Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Moore
Source:
ildis
Year:
1920
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot.45: 170 (1920)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188395
Common Names
- Gastrolobium floribundum
- Many-Flowered Poison-Bush
- Many-Flowered Poison Pea
Description
Gastrolobium floribundum (also called Showy Poison-Pea, among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Australia and is found in open woodland and heathland. Its leaves are linear and its flowers are yellow in colour.
Uses & Benefits
Gastrolobium floribundum is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of nectar for bees.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gastrolobium floribundum has small, yellow flowers, which are followed by small, black seeds. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gastrolobium floribundum is a shrub native to Australia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, it should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. When propagating from cuttings, it should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a well-draining potting mix. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.
Where to Find Gastrolobium floribundum
Gastrolobium floribundum is native to Australia and can be found in open woodlands in the eastern and southern parts of the country.
Gastrolobium floribundum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gastrolobium floribundum?
Gastrolobium floribundum
What is the common name of Gastrolobium floribundum?
Showy Poison-pea
What is the flowering season of Gastrolobium floribundum?
Spring
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