Status:
valid
Authors:
(Turcz.) Crisp
Source:
ildis
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
C.H.Stirton (ed.), Advances Legume System.3: 130 (1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188321
Common Names
- Gastrolobium
- Gastrolobium Heterophyllum
- Heterophyllum
Synonyms
- Oxylobium heterophyllum (Turcz.) Benth. [valid]
- Podolobium heterophyllum A.Cunn. ex Steud. [invalid]
- Chorizema heterophyllum Turcz. [valid]
- Callistachys heterophylla (Turcz.) Kuntze [valid]
- Nemcia heterophylla (Turcz.) Domin [valid]
Description
Gastrolobium heterophyllum (also called Variable Poison Pea, among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows up to 1 m high. It is native to Western Australia and is found in sandy and clay soils in woodlands and shrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Gastrolobium heterophyllum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gastrolobium heterophyllum has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a long, thin style. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with two oval-shaped cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gastrolobium heterophyllum is a small shrub native to Australia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a moist, well-draining potting mix. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Gastrolobium heterophyllum
Gastrolobium heterophyllum is native to Australia and can be found in open woodlands in the eastern and southern parts of the country.
Gastrolobium heterophyllum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gastrolobium heterophyllum?
Gastrolobium heterophyllum
What is the family of Gastrolobium heterophyllum?
Fabaceae
Where is Gastrolobium heterophyllum found?
Gastrolobium heterophyllum 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