Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
obcordatum
ID:
189195

Status:
valid

Authors:
Turcz.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1853

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou26(I): 258 (1853)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188524

Common Names

  • Gompholobium Obcordatum
  • Heart-Shaped Gompholobium
  • Heart-Shaped Pea

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Synonyms

  • Gompholobium obcordatum pachyphyllum C.A.Gardner [valid]

Description

Gompholobium obcordatum (also called Heart-leaved Wedge-pea, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 1.5m tall. It has yellow flowers and is native to Australia, particularly in the south-western parts of Western Australia. It is commonly found in sandy soils and is well adapted to dry climates.

Uses & Benefits

Gompholobium obcordatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a source of nectar for bees.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gompholobium obcordatum has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have small, oval leaves and a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gompholobium obcordatum is best propagated from seed. Collect the seed in late summer or early autumn and sow it in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the seed in a warm, bright location and water regularly. The seed should germinate within a few weeks.

Where to Find Gompholobium obcordatum

Gompholobium obcordatum is native to Australia and is found in open woodlands and heathlands.

Gompholobium obcordatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gompholobium obcordatum?

Gompholobium obcordatum

What is the common name of Gompholobium obcordatum?

Heart-shaped gompholobium

What is the natural habitat of Gompholobium obcordatum?

Dry sclerophyll forest and woodland

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