Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
subulatum
ID:
189294

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1837

Citation Micro:
Comm. Legum. Gen.: 8 (1837)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188623

Common Names

  • Coastal Wedge-pea
  • Coastal Gompholobium
  • Subulate Gompholobium

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Synonyms

  • Burtonia subulata (Benth.) Benth. [valid]
  • Gompholobium stenophyllum F.Muell. [valid]
  • Gompholobium subulata Benth. [unknown]

Description

Gompholobium subulatum (also called Subulate Gompholobium, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to Australia, found in sandy soils in heathland and woodland areas. It has small yellow flowers that bloom from August to October.

Uses & Benefits

Gompholobium subulatum is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a fodder for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gompholobium subulatum has small yellow flowers. The seed is small and brown. The seedlings are small and have two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gompholobium subulatum is a small shrub native to Western Australia. Propagation is best done from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, the plant is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Gompholobium subulatum

Gompholobium subulatum is native to New South Wales and Victoria. It can be found in open woodlands and along creek beds.

Gompholobium subulatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gompholobium subulatum?

Gompholobium subulatum

What type of plant is Gompholobium subulatum?

It is a shrub

Where is Gompholobium subulatum found?

It is found in 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