Status:
valid
Authors:
Sm.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1805
Citation Micro:
Exot. Bot.1: 7 (1805)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000187767
Common Names
- Gompholobium
- Gompholobium Grandiflorum
- Large-flowered Gompholobium
Synonyms
- Gompholobium glaucescens A.Cunn. [unknown]
- Gompholobium setifolium Sieber ex Benth. [unknown]
- Gompholobium grandiflorum setifolium DC. [valid]
- Gompholobium grandiflorum Andrews [illegitimate]
Description
Gompholobium grandiflorum (also called Large-flowered Gompholobium, among many other common names) is a small shrub or herbaceous perennial that is native to Australia. It has long, narrow leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in dry, open woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Gompholobium grandiflorum is used for ornamental purposes, as a windbreak, and for soil stabilization.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Gompholobium grandiflorum has small, yellow flowers with a red centre. Seed: The seed of Gompholobium grandiflorum is small, dark brown and oval in shape. Seedlings: The seedlings of Gompholobium grandiflorum are small and have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gompholobium grandiflorum is a hardy, evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and is tolerant of drought and frost. Propagation is best done from seed, which should be sown in spring or summer. Cuttings can also be taken in spring or summer.
Where to Find Gompholobium grandiflorum
Gompholobium grandiflorum is native to Australia and can be found in New South Wales and Victoria.
Gompholobium grandiflorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gompholobium grandiflorum?
Gompholobium grandiflorum
What type of plant is Gompholobium grandiflorum?
Gompholobium grandiflorum is a shrub
Where is Gompholobium grandiflorum native to?
Gompholobium grandiflorum is native to Australia
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