Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
robustum
ID:
185877

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

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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.

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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 Fabaceae family

References