Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
parviflorum
ID:
186712

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Benth.) Crisp

Source:
ildis

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
C.H.Stirton (ed.), Advances Legume System.3: 130 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000186041

Common Names

  • Small-flowered Gastrolobium
  • Small-flowered Poison-bush
  • Gastrolobium parviflorum

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Synonyms

  • Oxylobium parviflorum Benth. [valid]
  • Callistachys parviflora (Benth.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Nemcia parviflora (Benth.) Domin [valid]

Description

Gastrolobium parviflorum (also called 'Small-flowered Poison Pea' and 'Small-flowered Poison Bush', among many other common names) is a shrub native to Australia. It grows in a variety of habitats, including woodlands, heaths, and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Gastrolobium parviflorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a fodder plant for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gastrolobium parviflorum is a yellow pea-like flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened bean-like seed. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gastrolobium parviflorum is a small shrub that is easy to propagate and cultivate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is best propagated by seed, and can be grown from cuttings. It is tolerant of drought and frost.

Where to Find Gastrolobium parviflorum

Gastrolobium parviflorum is native to Australia and can be found in parts of Western Australia, South Australia, and New South Wales.

Gastrolobium parviflorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gastrolobium parviflorum?

Gastrolobium parviflorum

What is the common name of Gastrolobium parviflorum?

Small-flowered poison-pea

What is the family of Gastrolobium parviflorum?

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

References

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Michael D. Crisp (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Crisp' in the authors string.