Status:
valid
Authors:
Sieber ex DC.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1825
Citation Micro:
Prodr.2: 105 (1825)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188485
Common Names
- Gompholobium
- Virgate Gompholobium
- Common Gompholobium
Synonyms
- Gompholobium virgatum virgatum [unknown]
- Gompholobium virgatum emarginatum F.M.Bailey [valid]
- Gompholobium virgatum clarkiae F.M.Bailey [valid]
Description
Gompholobium virgatum (also called Twiggy gompholobium, among many other common names) is a small shrub with an upright habit and small, oval-shaped leaves. It is native to Australia and grows in open woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Gompholobium virgatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a source of nectar for bees.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Gompholobium virgatum are yellow, about 1 cm in diameter and have five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened bean-like structure. The seedlings are small and have two oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gompholobium virgatum is best propagated from seed. Collect the seed in late summer or early autumn and sow it in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the seed in a warm, bright location and water regularly. The seed should germinate within a few weeks.
Where to Find Gompholobium virgatum
Gompholobium virgatum is native to Australia and can be found in open woodlands in New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, and Queensland.
Gompholobium virgatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gompholobium virgatum?
Gompholobium virgatum
What is the common name of Gompholobium virgatum?
Twin-leaf Gompholobium
Where is Gompholobium virgatum found?
It is found in New South Wales, Victoria, and Tasmania
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