Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
latifolium
ID:
189258

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sm.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1805

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. (König & Sims)1: 505 (1805)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188587



Common Names

  • Gompholobium latifolium
  • Latifolium Gompholobium
  • Broad-leaved Gompholobium


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Synonyms

  • Gompholobium barbigerum DC. [valid]
  • Gompholobium fimbriatum Sm. [valid]
  • Gompholobium psoraleaefolium Salisb. [valid]

Description

Gompholobium latifolium (also called Latifolium gompholobium, among many other common names) is a small shrub with a spreading habit. It is native to Australia and is found in open woodlands and along watercourses. It has grey-green foliage and small yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Gompholobium latifolium is used as an ornamental plant and as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gompholobium latifolium has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The flowers are followed by small, black, oval-shaped seeds. The seedlings are small and have a pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gompholobium latifolium is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil. It can be grown in pots or in the garden. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained potting mix and keep moist. To propagate from cuttings, take a cutting of around 10cm in length and remove the lower leaves. Dip the cutting in rooting hormone and place in a potting mix. Keep moist and in a warm, sunny position.

Where to Find Gompholobium latifolium

Gompholobium latifolium is native to Australia.

Gompholobium latifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gompholobium latifolium?

Gompholobium latifolium

What is the common name of Gompholobium latifolium?

Broad-leaved Gompholobium

What is the natural habitat of Gompholobium latifolium?

It is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and heaths in 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