Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
nitidum
ID:
188318

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sol. ex Benth.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1864

Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral.2: 48 (1864)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000187647



Common Names

  • Gompholobium
  • Tick Bush
  • Nitidum


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Synonyms

  • Gompholobium papuanum Merr. & L.M.Perry [valid]

Description

Gompholobium nitidum (also called Shiny Gompholobium, among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows up to 1 m in height. It is native to Australia and is found in open woodlands and heathlands. The leaves are narrow and linear, and the flowers are yellow and tubular.

Uses & Benefits

Gompholobium nitidum is used as a source of timber and firewood. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, colds, and coughs.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gompholobium nitidum has yellow flowers with five petals and long, narrow seed pods. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gompholobium nitidum is a perennial shrub that grows best in well-drained soils in full sun. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. Cuttings can also be taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Gompholobium nitidum

Gompholobium nitidum is native to Australia and can be found in the wild in countries such as New South Wales, Victoria, and Queensland.

Gompholobium nitidum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gompholobium nitidum?

Gompholobium nitidum

What is the common name of Gompholobium nitidum?

Shiny gompholobium

What is the family of Gompholobium nitidum?

Fabaceae

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

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Daniel Solander (1733-1782): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sol.' in the authors string.