Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
incomptum
ID:
706506

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.f.) N.E.Br.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1929: 143 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000705839



Common Names

  • Rough Gomphostigma
  • Rough Wedge-pea
  • Rough Stylosanthes


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Description

Gomphostigma incomptum (also called Incompact Gomphostigma, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Australia. It grows in open woodlands and grasslands. It has small yellow flowers and long, thin, pointed leaves. The plant has a distinctively shaped seed pod that is covered in soft hairs and has an irregular shape.

Uses & Benefits

Gomphostigma incomptum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It has attractive foliage and flowers that attract bees and butterflies. It can also be used as a groundcover or in a rock garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gomphostigma incomptum has yellow flowers with four petals and a long, curved style. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have two cotyledons and the first true leaves are linear.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gomphostigma incomptum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Gomphostigma incomptum

Gomphostigma incomptum can be found in Australia, in the states of New South Wales, Victoria, and South Australia.

Gomphostigma incomptum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gomphostigma incomptum?

Gomphostigma incomptum

What is the common name of Gomphostigma incomptum?

Incomptum Gomphostigma

What is the natural habitat of Gomphostigma incomptum?

Grasslands, scrublands, and rocky slopes

Species in the Gomphostigma genus

Species in the Scrophulariaceae family

Alonsoa acutifolia, Alonsoa auriculata, Alonsoa caulialata, Alonsoa hirsuta, Alonsoa honoraria, Alonsoa linearis, Alonsoa meridionalis, Alonsoa minor, Alonsoa pallida, Alonsoa peduncularis, Alonsoa serrata, Alonsoa unilabiata, Ameroglossum pernambucense, Ameroglossum manoel-felixii, Ameroglossum alatum, Ameroglossum asperifolium, Ameroglossum bicolor, Ameroglossum fulniorum, Ameroglossum genaroanum, Ameroglossum intermedium, Ameroglossum xukuruorum, Androya decaryi, Antherothamnus pearsonii, Anticharis arabica, Anticharis ebracteata, Anticharis glandulosa, Anticharis imbricata, Anticharis inflata, Anticharis juncea, Anticharis scoparia, Anticharis senegalensis, Anticharis namibensis, Anticharis kaokoensis, Anticharis angolensis, Aptosimum albomarginatum, Aptosimum arenarium, Aptosimum decumbens, Aptosimum elongatum, Aptosimum eriocephalum, Aptosimum glandulosum, Aptosimum gossweileri, Aptosimum indivisum, Aptosimum lineare, Aptosimum marlothii, Aptosimum molle, Aptosimum neglectum, Aptosimum patulum, Aptosimum procumbens, Aptosimum pumilum, Aptosimum spinescens,

References

Nicholas Edward Brown (1849-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.E.Br.' in the authors string.
Carl Linnaeus the Younger (1741-1783): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.f.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:546484-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].