Status:
valid
Authors:
(Meisn.) Benth.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1864
Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral.2: 99 (1864)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188721
Common Names
- Gastrolobium reticulatum
- Reticulatum Gastrolobium
- Gastrolobium Reticulatum
Synonyms
- Nemcia carinata Crisp [valid]
- Eutaxia reticulata Meisn. [valid]
Description
Gastrolobium reticulatum (also called Reticulate Gastrolobium, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 2 meters in height. It is native to Australia and is found in open woodlands and grasslands. It has small, yellow flowers and narrow, linear leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Gastrolobium reticulatum is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Gastrolobium reticulatum has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1 cm. Seed: The seed of Gastrolobium reticulatum is a small, hard, brown seed. Seedlings: The seedlings of Gastrolobium reticulatum are small, green and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gastrolobium reticulatum is a small shrub that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil. Propagation from cuttings is best done in spring or summer. Take semi-hardwood cuttings from the current season's growth and place in a well-drained potting mix. Keep the cuttings moist and in a warm, sheltered position until they have rooted.
Where to Find Gastrolobium reticulatum
Gastrolobium reticulatum is a shrub found in the south-west of Western Australia.
Gastrolobium reticulatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gastrolobium reticulatum?
Gastrolobium reticulatum
What is the family of Gastrolobium reticulatum?
Fabaceae
Where is Gastrolobium reticulatum found?
Eastern 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