Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
preissii
ID:
188398

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

Searching for Gompholobium preissii? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

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.

Searching for Gompholobium preissii? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

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