Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1837
Citation Micro:
S.L.Endlicher & al., Enum. Pl. Hügel: 29 (1837)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000185191
Common Names
- Huegel's Gompholobium
- Huegel's Gompholobium
- Huegel's Wedge-pea
Synonyms
- Gompholobium pedunculare G.Lodd. [illegitimate]
- Gompholobium huegelii leptophyllum Benth. [valid]
- Gompholobium latifolium Labill. [unknown]
Description
Gompholobium huegelii (also called Hügel's Gompholobium, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 2 meters tall. It is native to Australia and is found in a variety of habitats, from woodlands to heaths.
Uses & Benefits
Gompholobium huegelii is used as a food crop and forage crop. It is also used as a cover crop to improve soil fertility and structure.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gompholobium huegelii has yellow, five-petalled flowers that appear in spring and summer. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gompholobium huegelii is a hardy, evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 1-2m. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil and is drought tolerant once established. Propagation is from seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Gompholobium huegelii
Gompholobium huegelii is native to Australia and can be found in the south-west corner of the country, in areas with sandy soils.
Gompholobium huegelii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gompholobium huegelii?
Gompholobium huegelii
What is the common name of Gompholobium huegelii?
Huegel's Gompholobium
What is the natural habitat of Gompholobium huegelii?
Open woodlands and heathlands
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