Status:
valid
Authors:
Lindl.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1832
Citation Micro:
Edwards's Bot. Reg.17: t. 1468 (1832)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188235
Common Names
- Knightianum Gompholobium
- Gompholobium Knightianum
- Knight's Gompholobium
Synonyms
- Gompholobium heterophyllum A.Cunn. ex G.Don [unknown]
Description
Gompholobium knightianum (also called Knight's Gompholobium, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to two meters in height. It is native to Australia and is found in open woodlands and heathlands. It has yellow-green flowers that bloom from August to October.
Uses & Benefits
Gompholobium knightianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gompholobium knightianum has yellow flowers with five petals, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gompholobium knightianum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained potting mix. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a well-drained potting mix. The plant should be grown in a sunny position in well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize regularly with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Gompholobium knightianum
Gompholobium knightianum is found in the south-western parts of Australia, including Western Australia, South Australia, and Victoria.
Gompholobium knightianum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gompholobium knightianum?
Gompholobium knightianum
What is the common name of Gompholobium knightianum?
Knight's Gompholobium
What is the natural habitat of Gompholobium knightianum?
Dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands
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