Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ellipticum
ID:
185874

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Vent.) R.Br.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1811

Citation Micro:
W.T.Aiton, Hortus Kew.3: 10 (1811)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000185203

Common Names

  • Elliptic-leaved Oxylobium
  • Elliptic-leaved Oxylobium
  • Elliptic-leaved Wedge-pea

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Synonyms

  • Oxylobium argenteum Kunze [valid]
  • Pleurandra reticulata Hook. [unknown]
  • Callistachys elliptica Vent. [valid]
  • Callistachys purpurea Van Houtte ex Heynh. [valid]
  • Chorizema ellipticum (Vent.) F.Muell. [unknown]
  • Gompholobium ellipticum Labill. [valid]
  • Oxylobium ellipticum alpinum Maiden & Betche [unknown]
  • Oxylobium pulteneae G.Lodd. [deprecated]

Description

Oxylobium ellipticum (also called Elliptic Oxylobium, 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

Oxylobium ellipticum 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

Oxylobium ellipticum 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

Oxylobium ellipticum 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 Oxylobium ellipticum

Oxylobium ellipticum is native to New South Wales and Victoria, Australia. It can be found in dry sclerophyll forests, woodlands, and heathlands.

Oxylobium ellipticum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oxylobium ellipticum?

Oxylobium ellipticum

What is the common name of Oxylobium ellipticum?

Elliptic-leaved Oxylobium

What is the natural habitat of Oxylobium ellipticum?

Open woodlands and heathlands

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.
Étienne Pierre Ventenat (1757-1808): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vent.' in the authors string.