Status:
valid
Authors:
Paxton
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
1840
Citation Micro:
Paxton's Mag. Bot.7: 188 (1840)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1200001727
Common Names
- Gompholobium drummondii
- Drummondii Gompholobium
- Drummondii
Description
Gompholobium drummondii (also called Drummond's Gompholobium, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Australia. It grows up to 2 meters tall and has an erect habit. The leaves are alternate, oblong to lanceolate, and up to 8 cm long. The flowers are yellow and the fruit is a capsule. It is found in heath and dry sclerophyll forests.
Uses & Benefits
Gompholobium drummondii is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gompholobium drummondii has yellow flowers with a white centre, and its seeds are small, black and round. Its seedlings are small and dark green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gompholobium drummondii is a perennial plant native to Australia. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seeds should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Gompholobium drummondii
Gompholobium drummondii is native to Australia and can be found in dry, open areas.
Gompholobium drummondii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gompholobium drummondii?
Gompholobium drummondii
What is the common name of Gompholobium drummondii?
Drummond's gompholobium
What is the family of Gompholobium drummondii?
Fabaceae
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