Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
pulchellum
ID:
189419

Status:
valid

Authors:
Turcz.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1853

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou26(I): 274 (1853)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188748

Common Names

  • Gastrolobium pulchellum
  • Pretty Gastrolobium
  • Pretty Poison-Pea

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Synonyms

  • Nemcia pulchella Turcz. [unknown]
  • Nemcia pulchella (Turcz.) Crisp [valid]

Description

Gastrolobium pulchellum (also called common poison-pea, among many other common names) is a shrub in the Fabaceae family. It is native to Australia and can be found in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas. It has a spreading habit and its leaves are divided into 2-3 leaflets. It has small yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Gastrolobium pulchellum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a windbreak and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Gastrolobium pulchellum has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1 cm. Seed: The seed of Gastrolobium pulchellum is a small, hard, brown seed. Seedlings: The seedlings of Gastrolobium pulchellum are small, green and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gastrolobium pulchellum is a small shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. It can be grown in pots or in the ground. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. The cuttings should be placed in a moist, well-drained soil and kept in a warm, bright location. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into individual pots or into the ground.

Where to Find Gastrolobium pulchellum

Gastrolobium pulchellum is native to Australia and can be found in the states of Western Australia and South Australia.

Gastrolobium pulchellum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gastrolobium pulchellum?

Gastrolobium pulchellum

What type of plant is Gastrolobium pulchellum?

Evergreen shrub

What is the natural habitat of Gastrolobium pulchellum?

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