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
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.
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