Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
hendersonii
ID:
188798

Status:
valid

Authors:
Paxton

Source:
ildis

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Paxton's Mag. Bot.11: 103 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188127

Common Names

  • Gompholobium hendersonii
  • Henderson's Gompholobium
  • Henderson's Wedge-pea

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Synonyms

  • Gompholobium eatoniae F.Muell. [unknown]
  • Burtonia hendersonii (Paxton) Benth. [valid]

Description

Gompholobium hendersonii (also called Henderson's Gompholobium, among many other common names) is a small shrub found in eastern Australia. It has small, oval leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in dry sclerophyll forests, woodlands, and heathlands. It is drought tolerant and grows in sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Gompholobium hendersonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gompholobium hendersonii is a yellow-green colour, with a small, globular head of flowers. The seed is a small, brown, flattened, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with thin, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gompholobium hendersonii is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of climates.

Where to Find Gompholobium hendersonii

Gompholobium hendersonii can be found in Australia, particularly in the south-west of Western Australia.

Gompholobium hendersonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gompholobium hendersonii?

Gompholobium hendersonii

What is the common name of Gompholobium hendersonii?

Henderson's gompholobium

Where is Gompholobium hendersonii 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