Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
appressum
ID:
188562

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.A.Gardner

Source:
ildis

Year:
1964

Citation Micro:
J. Roy. Soc. Western Australia47: 59 (1964)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000187891

Common Names

  • Gastrolobium appressum
  • Climbing Wattle
  • Gorse Pea

Searching for Gastrolobium appressum? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Gastrolobium appressum (also called 'Appressed Gastrolobium' and 'Appressed Pea', among many other common names) is a small shrub, growing up to 1 m tall. It is native to Australia, found in New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania. It is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands, as well as in riparian and wet sclerophyll forests.

Uses & Benefits

Gastrolobium appressum is used as a medicinal plant and for soil improvement. It is also used as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gastrolobium appressum has small yellow flowers with five petals and long stamens. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with two leaves and a long stem.

Searching for Gastrolobium appressum? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Gastrolobium appressum is a hardy, evergreen shrub. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained seed-raising mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained potting mix. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Gastrolobium appressum

Gastrolobium appressum is native to Australia. It is found in open woodlands, shrublands, and grasslands.

Gastrolobium appressum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gastrolobium appressum?

Gastrolobium appressum

What is the common name of Gastrolobium appressum?

Appressed Poison-pea

What is the family of Gastrolobium appressum?

Fabaceae

Species in the Gastrolobium genus

Gastrolobium grandiflorum, Gastrolobium parviflorum, Gastrolobium calycinum, Gastrolobium bennettsianum, Gastrolobium microcarpum, Gastrolobium densifolium, Gastrolobium villosum, Gastrolobium tetragonophyllum, Gastrolobium pycnostachyum, Gastrolobium parvifolium, Gastrolobium appressum, Gastrolobium glaucum, Gastrolobium spinosum, Gastrolobium racemosum, Gastrolobium rigidum, Gastrolobium polystachyum, Gastrolobium tomentosum, Gastrolobium propinquum, Gastrolobium laytonii, Gastrolobium graniticum, Gastrolobium trilobum, Gastrolobium heterophyllum, Gastrolobium crassifolium, Gastrolobium floribundum, Gastrolobium stenophyllum, Gastrolobium oxylobioides, Gastrolobium brevipes, Gastrolobium spectabile, Gastrolobium bilobum, Gastrolobium reticulatum, Gastrolobium spathulatum, Gastrolobium obovatum, Gastrolobium pulchellum, Gastrolobium plicatum, Gastrolobium truncatum, Gastrolobium pyramidale, Gastrolobium hians, Gastrolobium whicherense, Gastrolobium wonganense, Gastrolobium acutum, Gastrolobium axillare, Gastrolobium brownii, Gastrolobium callistachys, Gastrolobium crenulatum, Gastrolobium cuneatum, Gastrolobium epacridoides, Gastrolobium hamulosum, Gastrolobium hookeri, Gastrolobium ilicifolium, Gastrolobium lehmannii,

Species in the Fabaceae family