Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
oxylobioides
ID:
189194

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1839

Citation Micro:
J.Lindley, Sketch Veg. Swan R.: 13 (1839)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188523

Common Names

  • Oxylobium
  • Oxylobium Pea
  • Sharp-winged Oxylobium

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Synonyms

  • Gastrolobium drummondii Meisn. [valid]

Description

Gastrolobium oxylobioides (also called Oxylobium, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 2m tall. It has yellow flowers and is native to Australia, particularly in the south-western parts of Western Australia. It is commonly found in sandy soils and is well adapted to dry climates.

Uses & Benefits

Gastrolobium oxylobioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a source of food for birds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gastrolobium oxylobioides has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have small, oval leaves and a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gastrolobium oxylobioides is an evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 0.5-1 m. It is propagated by seed, which should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in a sunny position. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, it requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Gastrolobium oxylobioides

Gastrolobium oxylobioides is native to Australia and is found in open woodlands and heathlands.

Gastrolobium oxylobioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gastrolobium oxylobioides?

Gastrolobium oxylobioides

What is the common name of Gastrolobium oxylobioides?

Oxy-lobed gastrolobium

What is the natural habitat of Gastrolobium oxylobioides?

Dry sclerophyll forest and woodland

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