Status:
valid
Authors:
G.Chandler & Crisp
Source:
ksufab
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot.15: 631 (2002)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000694918
Common Names
- Gastrolobium wonganense
- Gastrolobium Wonganense var. Wonganense
- Gastrolobium Wonganense var. Subwonganense
Description
Gastrolobium wonganense (also called Wongan Gastrolobium, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It grows in moist, shady areas, and has long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Gastrolobium wonganense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as to treat coughs and colds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gastrolobium wonganense has small, yellow-green flowers and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small, green and oval-shaped.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gastrolobium wonganense is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun, and can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and does not require much fertilizer or water.
Where to Find Gastrolobium wonganense
Gastrolobium wonganense is native to the Mediterranean region.
Gastrolobium wonganense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gastrolobium wonganense?
Gastrolobium wonganense
What type of plant is Gastrolobium wonganense?
It is a type of shrub.
What is the habitat of Gastrolobium wonganense?
It is found in dry, open areas 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