Status:
valid
Authors:
(F.Muell.) G.Chandler & Crisp
Source:
tro
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot.15: 692 (2002)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001267290
Common Names
- Melanopetalum Poison
- Melanopetalum Poison Bush
- Gastrolobium melanopetalum
Description
Gastrolobium melanopetalum (also called Black-petalled gastrolobium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is native to Australia. It is an evergreen shrub that grows in sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Gastrolobium melanopetalum is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Gastrolobium melanopetalum is a small, yellow-green pea flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with two leaves and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gastrolobium melanopetalum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained seed-raising mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a well-drained potting mix. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, sheltered position until they have rooted.
Where to Find Gastrolobium melanopetalum
Gastrolobium melanopetalum is native to Australia and can be found in open woodlands and heathlands.
Gastrolobium melanopetalum FAQ
What are the common names of Gastrolobium melanopetalum?
Black Wattle, Black Bush
What is the native range of Gastrolobium melanopetalum?
Western Australia
What is the growth habit of Gastrolobium melanopetalum?
Shrub
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