Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
foliolosum
ID:
188599

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1848

Citation Micro:
T.L.Mitchell, J. Exped. Trop. Australia: 348 (1848)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000187928



Common Names

  • Gompholobium foliolosum
  • Foliolosum Gompholobium
  • Gompholobium Foliolosum


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Synonyms

  • Burtonia foliolosa (Benth.) Benth. [valid]

Description

Gompholobium foliolosum (also called Leafy Gompholobium, among many other common names) is a small, erect shrub that grows up to 1 metre in height. It is native to the south-west of Western Australia and grows in heathland, shrubland and woodland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Gompholobium foliolosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a food source for native wildlife, and its flowers attract bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Gompholobium foliolosum are small and yellow, with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gompholobium foliolosum is a shrub that can reach heights of up to 1.5 meters. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and should be treated with a rooting hormone before planting in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Gompholobium foliolosum

Gompholobium foliolosum is found in Australia.

Gompholobium foliolosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gompholobium foliolosum?

Gompholobium foliolosum

What type of plant is Gompholobium foliolosum?

It is a shrub species of the Fabaceae family.

Where is Gompholobium foliolosum found?

It is found in Western 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