Gompholobium glabratum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glabratum
ID:
188592
Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1825
Citation Micro:
Prodr.2: 106 (1825)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000187921
Common Names
- Gompholobium glabratum
- Glabratum
- Glabratum Gompholobium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Gompholobium glabratum (also called Glabrous Gompholobium, among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows up to 2 metres in height. It is native to the south-west of Western Australia and grows in heathland and shrubland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Gompholobium glabratum 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 glabratum are small and yellow, with four petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with two opposite leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Gompholobium glabratum 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 glabratum
Gompholobium glabratum is native to Australia and can be found in the states of New South Wales and Victoria.
Gompholobium glabratum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gompholobium glabratum?
Gompholobium glabratum
What type of plant is Gompholobium glabratum?
It is a shrub species of the Fabaceae family.
Where is Gompholobium glabratum 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
References
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Gompholobium glabratum DC.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.