Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
polystachyum
ID:
188663

Status:
valid

Authors:
Meissner

Source:
ildis

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000187992

Common Names

  • Gastrolobium polystachyum
  • Polystachys Gastrolobium
  • Gastrolobium Polystachyum

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Synonyms

  • Gastrolobium bidens Meissner [deprecated]

Description

Gastrolobium polystachyum (also called Poison Pea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Australia. It has small, bright green leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in a variety of habitats including heathlands, woodlands, and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Gastrolobium polystachyum is used as a medicinal plant in some areas and is known for its attractive yellow flowers. It is also used as a source of food and medicine in some areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gastrolobium polystachyum has yellow flowers with 4 petals. Its seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. Its seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gastrolobium polystachyum is a small shrub that grows to a height of 1-2m. It prefers well-drained soils in a sunny position and is frost tolerant. Propagation is from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer from semi-hardwood cuttings.

Where to Find Gastrolobium polystachyum

Gastrolobium polystachyum can be found in the south-west of Western Australia, in the area between Perth and Albany.

Gastrolobium polystachyum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gastrolobium polystachyum?

Gastrolobium polystachyum

What is the common name of Gastrolobium polystachyum?

Many-spiked Gastrolobium

Where does Gastrolobium polystachyum grow?

Gastrolobium polystachyum is native to Australia and grows in open forest and woodlands.

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