Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Muell.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1862
Citation Micro:
Fragm.3: 29 (1862)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188185
Common Names
- Gompholobium
- Gompholobium Polyzygum
- Gompholobium polyzygum
Synonyms
- Burtonia polyzyga (F.Muell.) Benth. [valid]
- Burtonia multijuga F.Muell. ex Ewart [invalid]
- Burtonia polyzyga multijuga Ewart [valid]
Description
Gompholobium polyzygum (also called Many-veined Gompholobium, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Australia. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in dry areas, such as in rocky outcrops and on hillsides. It is a hardy plant and can tolerate a wide range of temperatures.
Uses & Benefits
Gompholobium polyzygum is used as a medicinal plant, as an ornamental plant, and as a soil improver. It is also used as a fodder crop for livestock, to control erosion, and as a green manure crop.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gompholobium polyzygum has yellow flowers with five petals and a long, curved style. The seeds are small, dark brown and slightly curved. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gompholobium polyzygum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. To propagate by seed, collect the seed pods when they are ripe and sow them in a well-draining potting mix. To propagate by cuttings, take semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer and root them in a potting mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.
Where to Find Gompholobium polyzygum
Gompholobium polyzygum is native to eastern Australia, and can be found in New South Wales, Victoria, and Queensland. It grows in open forest and woodland areas.
Gompholobium polyzygum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gompholobium polyzygum?
Gompholobium polyzygum
What is the family of Gompholobium polyzygum?
Fabaceae
What is the common name of Gompholobium polyzygum?
Many-valved Gompholobium
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