Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
polymorphum
ID:
188780

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Br.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1811

Citation Micro:
W.T.Aiton, Hortus Kew.3: 11 (1811)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188109

Common Names

  • Gompholobium
  • Many-flowered Gompholobium
  • Many-flowered Wedge-pea

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Synonyms

  • Gompholobium pedunculare DC. [valid]
  • Gompholobium sparsum A.Cunn. ex Benth. [unknown]
  • Gompholobium tenue Lindl. [valid]
  • Gompholobium venulosum Lindl. [valid]
  • Gompholobium versicolor Lindl. [valid]
  • Gompholobium pedunculare volubile Meisn. [unknown]
  • Gompholobium polymorphum latifolium Ohlend. [valid]
  • Gompholobium polymorphum luteum Graham [valid]
  • Gompholobium tenue volubile Meisn. [valid]
  • Gompholobium versicolor caulibus-purpureis Paxton [invalid]

Description

Gompholobium polymorphum (also called Variable 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 polymorphum 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 flowers of Gompholobium polymorphum are yellow and tubular, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gompholobium polymorphum is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a moist medium. Once established, G. polymorphum can tolerate a wide range of soil types and is drought tolerant.

Where to Find Gompholobium polymorphum

Gompholobium polymorphum is native to Australia and New Zealand.

Gompholobium polymorphum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gompholobium polymorphum?

Gompholobium polymorphum

What is the common name of Gompholobium polymorphum?

Many-flowered Gompholobium

What is the natural habitat of Gompholobium polymorphum?

It is found in dry sclerophyll forest and heath in south-eastern 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