Status:
valid
Authors:
Kuchel
Source:
ildis
Year:
1965
Citation Micro:
H.Eichler, Suppl. J. M. Black, Fl. S. Austral., ed. 2: 182 (1965)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188013
Common Names
- Gompholobium ecostatum
- Coastal Gompholobium
- Ecostate Gompholobium
Synonyms
- Gompholobium minus grandiflora Benth. [unknown]
Description
Gompholobium ecostatum (also called Erect Gompholobium, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Australia. It has small, bright green leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in a variety of habitats including heathlands, woodlands, and coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Gompholobium ecostatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive white flowers. It is also used as a source of food and medicine in some areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gompholobium ecostatum has yellow flowers with 4 petals. Its seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. Its seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gompholobium ecostatum is a small shrub that grows in dry, rocky areas. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from actively growing stems and placed in a rooting hormone before being planted in a well-draining soil mix. Both seed and cuttings should be kept in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Gompholobium ecostatum
Gompholobium ecostatum can be found in Western Australia, South Australia, and Victoria.
Gompholobium ecostatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gompholobium ecostatum?
Gompholobium ecostatum
What is the common name of Gompholobium ecostatum?
Ecostate Gompholobium
What is the typical habitat of Gompholobium ecostatum?
It is typically found in open woodlands and grasslands
Species in the Gompholobium genus
Gompholobium scabrum,
Gompholobium huegelii,
Gompholobium marginatum,
Gompholobium tomentosum,
Gompholobium nitidum,
Gompholobium gompholobioides,
Gompholobium preissii,
Gompholobium grandiflorum,
Gompholobium glabratum,
Gompholobium foliolosum,
Gompholobium aristatum,
Gompholobium confertum,
Gompholobium ecostatum,
Gompholobium baxteri,
Gompholobium shuttleworthii,
Gompholobium polymorphum,
Gompholobium hendersonii,
Gompholobium polyzygum,
Gompholobium knightianum,
Gompholobium capitatum,
Gompholobium venustum,
Gompholobium virgatum,
Gompholobium villosum,
Gompholobium ovatum,
Gompholobium simplicifolium,
Gompholobium obcordatum,
Gompholobium pinnatum,
Gompholobium uncinatum,
Gompholobium latifolium,
Gompholobium burtonioides,
Gompholobium subulatum,
Gompholobium viscidulum,
Gompholobium minus,
Gompholobium inconspicuum,
Gompholobium cinereum,
Gompholobium cyaninum,
Gompholobium gairdnerianum,
Gompholobium glutinosum,
Gompholobium karijini,
Gompholobium laxum,
Gompholobium muticum,
Gompholobium pungens,
Gompholobium roseum,
Gompholobium wonganense,
Gompholobium aspalathoides,
Gompholobium oreophilum,
Gompholobium drummondii,
Gompholobium glabristylum,
Species in the Fabaceae family