Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
aristatum
ID:
188647

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1837

Citation Micro:
S.L.Endlicher & al., Enum. Pl. Hügel: 29 (1837)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000187976



Common Names

  • Aristate Gompholobium
  • Aristate Gompholobium
  • Aristate Gompholobium


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Synonyms

  • Gompholobium aristatum glabratum Benth. [valid]
  • Gompholobium aristatum hispidum Benth. [valid]

Description

Gompholobium aristatum (also called aristate gompholobium, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Australia and New Guinea. It grows in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands, and is often found in areas of low fertility. Its leaves are pinnate and its flowers are yellow or white. It produces pods containing edible seeds.

Uses & Benefits

Gompholobium aristatum is a shrub that is used as a food source for native animals, as well as for its ornamental value in gardens. It can also be used for erosion control and soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gompholobium aristatum has yellow flowers with 4 petals. Its seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. Its seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gompholobium aristatum is a small shrub that grows to a height of 1-2m. It prefers well-drained soils in a sunny position and is frost tolerant. Propagation is from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer from semi-hardwood cuttings.

Where to Find Gompholobium aristatum

Gompholobium aristatum is native to Australia and can be found in New South Wales, Victoria, and South Australia.

Gompholobium aristatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gompholobium aristatum?

Gompholobium aristatum

What is the common name of Gompholobium aristatum?

Aristate Gompholobium

Where does Gompholobium aristatum grow?

Gompholobium aristatum is native to Australia and grows in open forest and woodlands.

Species in the Gompholobium genus

Gompholobium scabrum, Gompholobium huegelii, Gompholobium marginatum, Gompholobium tomentosum, Gompholobium nitidum, Gompholobium gompholobioides, Gompholobium preissii, Gompholobium grandiflorum, Gompholobium glabratum, Gompholobium foliolosum, Gompholobium aristatum, Gompholobium confertum, Gompholobium ecostatum, Gompholobium baxteri, Gompholobium shuttleworthii, Gompholobium polymorphum, Gompholobium hendersonii, Gompholobium polyzygum, Gompholobium knightianum, Gompholobium capitatum, Gompholobium venustum, Gompholobium virgatum, Gompholobium villosum, Gompholobium ovatum, Gompholobium simplicifolium, Gompholobium obcordatum, Gompholobium pinnatum, Gompholobium uncinatum, Gompholobium latifolium, Gompholobium burtonioides, Gompholobium subulatum, Gompholobium viscidulum, Gompholobium minus, Gompholobium inconspicuum, Gompholobium cinereum, Gompholobium cyaninum, Gompholobium gairdnerianum, Gompholobium glutinosum, Gompholobium karijini, Gompholobium laxum, Gompholobium muticum, Gompholobium pungens, Gompholobium roseum, Gompholobium wonganense, Gompholobium aspalathoides, Gompholobium oreophilum, Gompholobium drummondii, Gompholobium glabristylum,

Species in the Fabaceae family