Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cordifolium
ID:
188879

Status:
valid

Authors:
Andrews

Source:
ildis

Year:
1807

Citation Micro:
Bot. Repos.7: t. 492 (1807)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188208

Common Names

  • Oxylobium
  • Heart-Leafed Hovea
  • Heart-Leaved Hovea

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Synonyms

  • Chorizema cordifolium (Andrews) F.Muell. [valid]
  • Callistachys cordifolia (Andrews) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Oxylobium cordifolium (also called Heart-leaved Oxylobium, 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

Oxylobium cordifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a windbreak and shelter for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oxylobium cordifolium 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oxylobium cordifolium is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn. The cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and should be treated with a hormone rooting powder. Plant the cuttings in a well-drained potting mix and keep moist until established.

Where to Find Oxylobium cordifolium

Oxylobium cordifolium is native to Australia and can be found in rainforest margins and wet sclerophyll forests in New South Wales, Victoria, and Queensland.

Oxylobium cordifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oxylobium cordifolium?

Oxylobium cordifolium

What is the family of Oxylobium cordifolium?

Fabaceae

What is the common name of Oxylobium cordifolium?

Heart-leaved Oxylobium

Species in the Fabaceae family