Status:
valid
Authors:
Chappill
Source:
ksufab
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot.21: 71 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000509335
Common Names
- Gompholobium cinereum
- Cinereum Gompholobium
- Cinereum's Gompholobium
Description
Gompholobium cinereum (also called Grey Gompholobium, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and the Middle East. It typically grows in dry, rocky areas, such as mountainsides and hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Gompholobium cinereum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in herbal teas. It has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties and is used to treat digestive problems, headaches, and skin conditions.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gompholobium cinereum has yellow flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gompholobium cinereum is a perennial herb native to Australia. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Gompholobium cinereum
Gompholobium cinereum can be found in the temperate regions of East Asia.
Gompholobium cinereum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gompholobium cinereum?
Gompholobium cinereum
What is the common name of Gompholobium cinereum?
Ashy gompholobium
What is the natural habitat of Gompholobium cinereum?
Ashy gompholobium is native to the temperate forests of eastern Asia, including Japan, China, Korea, and the Russian Far East.
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