Status:
valid
Authors:
Meisn.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1844
Citation Micro:
J.G.C.Lehmann, Pl. Preiss.1: 40 (1844)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000187727
Common Names
- Gompholobium preissii
- Gompholobium preissii
- Gompholobium preissii
Synonyms
- Gompholobium hirsutum Paxton [valid]
Description
Gompholobium preissii (also called Preiss' Gompholobium, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 4 meters in height. It is native to Australia, found in the understory of dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands. Its leaves are narrow, oblong and pointed, with a yellowish-green tip. The flowers are yellow and pea-like, and the fruits are small, black and hairy.
Uses & Benefits
Gompholobium preissii is a shrub native to Australia. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Gompholobium preissii is a small yellow and red flower with five petals. The seed is small, dark brown, and round. The seedlings are small, with light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gompholobium preissii is a shrub that grows to a height of 1-2 m. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. Cuttings can also be taken in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Gompholobium preissii
Gompholobium preissii is found in the south-west of Western Australia.
Gompholobium preissii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gompholobium preissii?
Gompholobium preissii
What type of plant is Gompholobium preissii?
Gompholobium preissii is a shrub
Where is Gompholobium preissii native to?
Gompholobium preissii 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