Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
pyramidale
ID:
189444

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.Moore

Source:
ildis

Year:
1852

Citation Micro:
Proc. Linn. Soc. London2: 202 (1852)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188773

Common Names

  • Pyramidal Gastrolobium
  • Pyramidal Poison Pea
  • Pyramidal Gastrolobium

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Synonyms

  • Nemcia pyramidalis (T.Moore) Crisp [valid]
  • Gastrolobium polycephalum Turcz. [valid]

Description

Gastrolobium pyramidale (also called 'Pyramid Pea', 'Pyramid Gastrolobium' and 'Pyramid', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 3 meters in height. It has yellow flowers and is native to Australia. It is found in open woodland, heath and shrubland.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gastrolobium pyramidale has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gastrolobium pyramidale 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 pyramidale

Gastrolobium pyramidale is native to Australia and can be found in the south-west of Western Australia.

Gastrolobium pyramidale FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gastrolobium pyramidale?

Gastrolobium pyramidale

What is the family of Gastrolobium pyramidale?

Fabaceae

What is the common name of Gastrolobium pyramidale?

Pyramidale Gastrolobium

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