Status:
valid
Authors:
G.Chandler & Crisp
Source:
tro
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 15(5): 631–632 2002
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001267240
Common Names
- Wongan Poison
- Wongan Poison Bush
- Gastrolobium wonganensis
Description
Gastrolobium wonganensis (also called Wongan Poison, among many other common names) is an erect shrub that grows up to 1.5 m in height. It is native to Western Australia and is found in heathland and woodland areas. Its leaves are linear to narrowly elliptic, with a length of 1.5–7 cm and a width of 0.5–2 cm.
Uses & Benefits
Gastrolobium wonganensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat skin diseases, fever, and stomach ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Gastrolobium wonganensis is a small, yellow-green pea flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with two leaves and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gastrolobium wonganensis is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.
Where to Find Gastrolobium wonganensis
Gastrolobium wonganensis can be found in Australia.
Gastrolobium wonganensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gastrolobium wonganensis?
Gastrolobium wonganensis
What type of plant is Gastrolobium wonganensis?
Shrub
What is the natural habitat of Gastrolobium wonganensis?
Dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands
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