Status:
valid
Authors:
Jean White
Source:
ildis
Year:
1910
Citation Micro:
Proc. Roy. Soc. Victoria, n.s., 23: 111 (1910)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188285
Common Names
- Layton's Pea
- Granite Pea
- Granite Gastrolobium
Description
Gastrolobium laytonii (also called Layton's Poison-pea, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Australia. It has small, yellow flowers that grow in clusters and small, oval-shaped leaves. It is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Gastrolobium laytonii 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
The flower of Gastrolobium laytonii is a small, yellow, globular flower head. The seed is a small, hard, dark brown seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gastrolobium laytonii is a perennial herb that is native to Australia. It grows in a variety of habitats, including grassland, open woodlands, and heathland. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is best achieved by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. Germination usually takes around two weeks.
Where to Find Gastrolobium laytonii
Gastrolobium laytonii is found in the temperate and subtropical regions of Australia.
Gastrolobium laytonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gastrolobium laytonii?
Gastrolobium laytonii
What is the common name of Gastrolobium laytonii?
Layton's Poison-pea
What is the family of Gastrolobium laytonii?
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