Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Muell.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1862
Citation Micro:
Fragm.3: 17 (1862)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000185190
Common Names
- Large-flowered Gastrolobium
- Large-flowered Poison-pea
- Large-flowered Poison-bush
Synonyms
- Gastrolobium grandiflorum luteum L.R.Kerr [valid]
Description
Gastrolobium grandiflorum (also called Large-flowered Gastrolobium, 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
Gastrolobium grandiflorum 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
Gastrolobium grandiflorum 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gastrolobium grandiflorum is a perennial shrub native to Australia. It is easy to cultivate and propagate from seed. It prefers a sunny location with well-drained soil and can tolerate drought. It is best to sow the seeds in early spring and keep the soil moist until germination. Once established, it is relatively low maintenance and can tolerate some light frost.
Where to Find Gastrolobium grandiflorum
Gastrolobium grandiflorum is native to Australia and can be found in the south-west corner of the country, in areas with sandy soils.
Gastrolobium grandiflorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gastrolobium grandiflorum?
Gastrolobium grandiflorum
What is the common name of Gastrolobium grandiflorum?
Large-flowered Gastrolobium
What is the natural habitat of Gastrolobium grandiflorum?
Open woodlands and heathlands
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