Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
tricuspidatum
ID:
1058135

Status:
valid

Authors:
Meisn.

Source:
tro

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
J.G.C.Lehmann, Pl. Preiss.1: 66 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001057473

Common Names

  • Three-pointed Poison Pea
  • Gastrolobium tricuspidatum
  • Poison Pea

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Description

Gastrolobium tricuspidatum (also called Poison Pea, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 2m in height. It is native to Australia and is found in a variety of habitats including heathland, woodland, and shrubland.

Uses & Benefits

Gastrolobium tricuspidatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used to attract bees and other beneficial insects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Gastrolobium tricuspidatum are yellow, with five petals and a long, curved style. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have three-lobed, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gastrolobium tricuspidatum can be propagated through seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining medium and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a rooting hormone before being placed in a well-draining medium. Keep the cuttings moist and in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Gastrolobium tricuspidatum

Gastrolobium tricuspidatum can be found in the south-west of 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