Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
aspalathoides
ID:
1060443

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Cunn. ex Benth.

Source:
tro

Year:
1837

Citation Micro:
Comm. Legum. Gen.: 8 (1837)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001059781



Common Names

  • Aspalathoides Gompholobium
  • Aspalathoides Pea
  • Aspalathoides Shrub


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Description

Gompholobium aspalathoides (also called Aspalathoides Gompholobium, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Australia. It is a member of the Fabaceae family and grows to a height of up to 1 m. It has grey-green leaves and yellow flowers. It typically grows in dry, grassy meadows and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Gompholobium aspalathoides is used as an ornamental plant, and is also used as a soil-improving crop. It is also used as a cover crop to prevent soil erosion and improve soil fertility.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gompholobium aspalathoides is yellow and has a five-lobed corolla. The seed is small, round, and black. The seedlings have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gompholobium aspalathoides is a small shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is best propagated by cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a warm, sunny location and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, the plant is drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance.

Where to Find Gompholobium aspalathoides

Gompholobium aspalathoides is native to Australia and can be found in the states of New South Wales, Victoria, and South Australia.

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

References

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Allan Cunningham (1791-1839): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Cunn.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:496994-1: Based on the initial data import