Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
racemosum
ID:
188589

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Turcz.) Crisp

Source:
ildis

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
C.H.Stirton (ed.), Advances Legume System.3: 130 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000187918

Common Names

  • Gastrolobium racemosum
  • Racemose Poison-pea
  • Racemose Gastrolobium

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Synonyms

  • Oxylobium racemosum (Turcz.) C.A.Gardner [valid]
  • Chorizema magnifolium F.Muell. [valid]
  • Mirbelia racemosa Turcz. [valid]
  • Oxylobium bennettsii C.A.Gardner [valid]

Description

Gastrolobium racemosum (also called 'Racemose Gastrolobium' and 'Racemose 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 racemosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a food source for native wildlife, and its flowers attract bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gastrolobium racemosum 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gastrolobium racemosum is a shrub that can reach heights of up to 3 meters. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and should be treated with a rooting hormone before planting in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Gastrolobium racemosum

Gastrolobium racemosum is native to Australia and can be found in the states of Western Australia and South Australia.

Gastrolobium racemosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gastrolobium racemosum?

Gastrolobium racemosum

What type of plant is Gastrolobium racemosum?

It is a shrub species of the Fabaceae family.

Where is Gastrolobium racemosum found?

It is found in New South Wales and Victoria.

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

References

Nikolai Turczaninov (1796-1864): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Turcz.' in the authors string.
Michael D. Crisp (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Crisp' in the authors string.