Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
villosum
ID:
189187

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Meisn.) Crisp

Source:
ildis

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
C.H.Stirton (ed.), Advances Legume System.3: 129 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188516

Common Names

  • Woolly Gompholobium
  • Fuzzy Gompholobium
  • Hairy Gompholobium

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Synonyms

  • Burtonia villosa Meissner [deprecated]
  • Burtonia villosa Meisn. [valid]

Description

Gompholobium villosum (also called Hairy Gompholobium, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to two meters in height. It is native to Australia and is found in open woodlands and heathlands. It has yellow-green flowers that bloom from August to October.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gompholobium villosum 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 villosum is an evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 0.5-1 m. It is propagated by seed, which should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in a sunny position. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, it requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Gompholobium villosum

Gompholobium villosum is native to Australia.

Gompholobium villosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gompholobium villosum?

Gompholobium villosum

What is the common name of Gompholobium villosum?

Hairy Gompholobium

What is the natural habitat of Gompholobium villosum?

Dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands

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

References

Carl Meissner (1800-1874): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Meisn.' in the authors string.
Michael D. Crisp (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Crisp' in the authors string.