Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
melanocarpum
ID:
1267920

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.Chandler & Crisp

Source:
tro

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot.15: 646 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001267258

Common Names

  • Melanocarpum Poison
  • Melanocarpum Poison Bush
  • Gastrolobium melanocarpum

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Description

Gastrolobium melanocarpum (also called Black-fruited Poison, among many other common names) is an erect shrub that grows up to 1.5 m in height. It is native to Western Australia and is found in heathland and woodland areas. Its leaves are linear to narrowly elliptic, with a length of 1.5–7 cm and a width of 0.5–2 cm.

Uses & Benefits

Gastrolobium melanocarpum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat skin diseases, fever, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gastrolobium melanocarpum is a bright yellow pea flower with a short, straight keel. The seed is a flat, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and green with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gastrolobium melanocarpum is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Gastrolobium melanocarpum

Gastrolobium melanocarpum can be found in Australia.

Gastrolobium melanocarpum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gastrolobium melanocarpum?

Gastrolobium melanocarpum

What is the common name of Gastrolobium melanocarpum?

Black-fruited Poison Pea

What is the native range of Gastrolobium melanocarpum?

Western 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

References

Michael D. Crisp (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Crisp' in the authors string.
Gregory T. Chandler (b.1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Chandler' in the authors string.