Status:
valid
Authors:
Joy Thomps.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1958
Citation Micro:
Proc. Linn. Soc. New South Wales83: 187 (1958)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000185206
Common Names
- Robust Oxylobium
- Robust Wedge-pea
- Robust Oxylobium
Description
Oxylobium robustum (also called Robust Oxylobium, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 2 meters tall. It is native to Australia and is found in a variety of habitats, from woodlands to heaths.
Uses & Benefits
Oxylobium robustum is used as a food crop and forage crop. It is also used as a cover crop to improve soil fertility and structure.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Oxylobium robustum has yellow, five-petalled flowers that appear in spring and summer. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Oxylobium robustum is a hardy, evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 1-2m. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil and is drought tolerant once established. Propagation is from seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Oxylobium robustum
Oxylobium robustum is native to New South Wales and Victoria, Australia. It can be found in dry sclerophyll forests, woodlands, and heathlands.
Oxylobium robustum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oxylobium robustum?
Oxylobium robustum
What is the common name of Oxylobium robustum?
Robust Oxylobium
What is the natural habitat of Oxylobium robustum?
Open woodlands and heathlands
Species in the Oxylobium genus
Species in the Fabaceae family