Gastrolobium pycnostachyum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pycnostachyum
ID:
188493
Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1864
Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral.2: 103 (1864)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000187822
Common Names
- Pycnostachyum Gastrolobium
- Pycnostachyum Pea
- Pycnostachyum Ground-pea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Gastrolobium pycnostachyum (also called Dense-flower Poison-bush, among many other common names) is an erect, perennial shrub with bright green foliage and yellow flowers. It is native to Australia and is found in open woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Gastrolobium pycnostachyum is a shrub native to Australia. It has small, yellow flowers and is often used in gardens as an ornamental plant. It is drought tolerant and can be used to attract birds and other wildlife to the garden. It can also be used as a hedge or screen.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gastrolobium pycnostachyum has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and round and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Gastrolobium pycnostachyum is a perennial shrub that grows in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a moist soil mix.
Where to Find Gastrolobium pycnostachyum
Gastrolobium pycnostachyum is native to Australia and can be found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands in New South Wales, Victoria, and South Australia.
Gastrolobium pycnostachyum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gastrolobium pycnostachyum?
Gastrolobium pycnostachyum
What type of plant is Gastrolobium pycnostachyum?
Gastrolobium pycnostachyum is a shrub
Where is Gastrolobium pycnostachyum found?
Gastrolobium pycnostachyum is found in Australia
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.
Legume Data Portal link for: Gastrolobium pycnostachyum Benth.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.