Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
karijini
ID:
510007

Status:
valid

Authors:
Chappill

Source:
ksufab

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot.21: 122 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000509339



Common Names

  • Gompholobium Karijini
  • Karijini Gompholobium
  • Karijini's Gompholobium


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Description

Gompholobium karijini (also called Karijini Gompholobium, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5m tall. It is native to the Pilbara region of Western Australia and is found in rocky areas, on rocky hills and on sandstone ridges. It has small, yellow flowers and grey-green foliage.

Uses & Benefits

Gompholobium karijini 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 karijini has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have oval shaped leaves with a toothed margin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gompholobium karijini is a shrub that grows up to 2 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Sow the seeds in spring in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist but not wet. Cuttings can be taken in spring or summer and should be taken from semi-hardwood cuttings.

Where to Find Gompholobium karijini

Gompholobium karijini can be found in the temperate regions of East Asia.

Gompholobium karijini FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gompholobium karijini?

Gompholobium karijini

What is the common name of Gompholobium karijini?

Karijini gompholobium

What is the natural habitat of Gompholobium karijini?

Karijini 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