Status:
valid
Authors:
(S.Moore) Crisp
Source:
ildis
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
C.H.Stirton (ed.), Advances Legume System.3: 130 (1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188288
Common Names
- Granite Gastrolobium
- Granite Pea
- Granite Gastrolobium Pea
Synonyms
- Oxylobium graniticum S.Moore [valid]
- Oxylobium kelsoi W.Fitzg. [valid]
Description
Gastrolobium graniticum (also called Granite Poison-pea, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Australia. It has small, yellow flowers that grow in clusters and small, oval-shaped leaves. It is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Gastrolobium graniticum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Gastrolobium graniticum is a small, yellow, globular flower head. The seed is a small, hard, dark brown seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gastrolobium graniticum is a perennial herb that is native to Australia. It grows in a variety of habitats, including grassland, open woodlands, and heathland. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is best achieved by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. Germination usually takes around two weeks.
Where to Find Gastrolobium graniticum
Gastrolobium graniticum is found in the temperate and subtropical regions of Australia.
Gastrolobium graniticum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gastrolobium graniticum?
Gastrolobium graniticum
What is the common name of Gastrolobium graniticum?
Granite Poison-pea
What is the family of Gastrolobium graniticum?
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