Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
scabrum
ID:
185853

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sm.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1808

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London9: 250 (1808)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000185182



Common Names

  • Gompholobium
  • Scabrous Gompholobium
  • Scabrum Gompholobium


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Synonyms

  • Burtonia scabra (Sm.) R.Br. [valid]
  • Burtonia pulchella Meisn. [valid]

Description

Gompholobium scabrum (also called Rough Gompholobium, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 2 meters tall. It is native to Australia and is found in a variety of habitats, from woodlands to heaths.

Uses & Benefits

Gompholobium scabrum is used as a food crop and forage crop. It is also used as a cover crop to improve soil fertility and structure.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gompholobium scabrum has yellow flowers with a white center, and its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. Its seedlings are small and have two to three leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gompholobium scabrum is a perennial shrub native to Australia. It is easy to cultivate and propagate from seed. It prefers a sunny location with well-drained soil and can tolerate drought. It is best to sow the seeds in early spring and keep the soil moist until germination. Once established, it is relatively low maintenance and can tolerate some light frost.

Where to Find Gompholobium scabrum

Gompholobium scabrum can be found in Australia, in the states of New South Wales, Victoria, and South Australia.

Gompholobium scabrum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gompholobium scabrum?

Gompholobium scabrum

What is the common name of Gompholobium scabrum?

Scabrous Gompholobium

What is the natural habitat of Gompholobium scabrum?

It is found in dry, open woodlands and grassy areas

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