Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
tomentosum
ID:
185864

Status:
valid

Authors:
Labill.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1805

Citation Micro:
Nov. Holl. Pl.1: 106 (1805)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000185193



Common Names

  • Woolly Gompholobium
  • Tomentose Gompholobium
  • Furry Gompholobium


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Synonyms

  • Gompholobium aciculare Rchb. [valid]
  • Gompholobium lanatum A.Cunn. ex G.Don [unknown]
  • Gompholobium tomentosum intricata Hochr. [unknown]

Description

Gompholobium tomentosum (also called Woolly 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 tomentosum 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 tomentosum has yellow, five-petalled flowers that appear in spring and summer. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gompholobium tomentosum is a hardy, evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 1-2m. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil and is drought tolerant once established. Propagation is from seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Gompholobium tomentosum

Gompholobium tomentosum is native to Australia and can be found in the south-west corner of the country, in areas with sandy soils.

Gompholobium tomentosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gompholobium tomentosum?

Gompholobium tomentosum

What is the common name of Gompholobium tomentosum?

Woolly Gompholobium

What is the natural habitat of Gompholobium tomentosum?

Open woodlands and heathlands

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