Labichea eremaea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.A.Gardner
Source:
ildis
Year:
1942
Citation Micro:
J. Roy. Soc. Western Australia27: 175 (1942)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188412
Common Names
- Labichea eremaea
- Eremaea Labichea
- Eremaea Labichea Pea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Labichea eremaea (also called Eremal Labichea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Australia. It has a spreading habit and grows to a height of up to 5 m. It has grey-green foliage and yellow flowers which appear in spring and summer. It is found in open woodlands, heathlands and dry sclerophyll forests in New South Wales and Queensland.
Uses & Benefits
Labichea eremaea is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of nectar for bees.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Labichea eremaea has small yellow flowers with five petals and a central greenish-yellow tube. The seed is small and black and the seedlings are small and slender.
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Labichea eremaea is a hardy shrub that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist. For cuttings, take semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer or early autumn and place them in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light. The cuttings should root within a few weeks.
Where to Find Labichea eremaea
Labichea eremaea is native to Australia and can be found in open woodlands and grasslands in the eastern states of New South Wales, Victoria, and Queensland.
Labichea eremaea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Labichea eremaea?
Labichea eremaea
What type of plant is Labichea eremaea?
Shrub
Where is Labichea eremaea found?
Western Australia
Species in the Labichea genus
Labichea buettneriana, Labichea brassii, Labichea lanceolata, Labichea nitida, Labichea punctata, Labichea cassioides, Labichea saxicola, Labichea rupestris, Labichea obtrullata, Labichea teretifolia, Labichea digitata, Labichea stellata, Labichea eremaea, Labichea deserticola, Labichea mulliganensis, Labichea rossii,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Charles Austin Gardner (1896-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.A.Gardner' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Labichea eremaea C.A.Gardner: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.