Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1839
Citation Micro:
J.Lindley, Sketch Veg. Swan R.: 13 (1839)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000187917
Common Names
- Gastrolobium spinosum
- Spiny Poison-pea
- Spiny Gastrolobium
Synonyms
- Gastrolobium spinosum spinosum [unknown]
- Oxylobium ruscifolium Jacques [valid]
- Gastrolobium preissii Meisn. [valid]
- Gastrolobium spinosum angustum E.Pritz. [valid]
- Gastrolobium spinosum angustum D.A.Herb. [valid]
- Gastrolobium spinosum crassifolium D.A.Herb. [valid]
- Gastrolobium spinosum inerme S.Moore [valid]
- Gastrolobium spinosum subinerve Domin [valid]
- Gastrolobium spinosum microphyllum S.Moore [valid]
- Gastrolobium spinosum parvifolium D.A.Herb. [valid]
- Gastrolobium spinosum oliganthum Domin [valid]
- Gastrolobium spinosum typicum D.A.Herb. [invalid]
Description
Gastrolobium spinosum (also called 'Spiny Gastrolobium' and 'Spiny Pea', among many other common names) is a small shrub, growing up to 1 m tall. It is native to Australia, found in New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania. It is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands, as well as in riparian and wet sclerophyll forests.
Uses & Benefits
Gastrolobium spinosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a food source for native wildlife, and its flowers attract bees and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gastrolobium spinosum has small yellow flowers with five petals and long stamens. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with two leaves and a long stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gastrolobium spinosum is a shrub that can reach heights of up to 3 meters. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and should be treated with a rooting hormone before planting in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Gastrolobium spinosum
Gastrolobium spinosum is native to Australia and can be found in the states of Western Australia and South Australia.
Gastrolobium spinosum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gastrolobium spinosum?
Gastrolobium spinosum
What type of plant is Gastrolobium spinosum?
It is a shrub species of the Fabaceae family.
Where is Gastrolobium spinosum found?
It is found in Western 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