Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hügel ex Benth.) Benth.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1864
Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral.2: 64 (1864)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000187835
Common Names
- Linophyllum Sphaerolobium
- Linophyllum Pea
- Linophyllum Pod Pea
Synonyms
- Roea linophylla Benth. [valid]
- Hugelroea linophylla (Hügel ex Benth.) Steud. [invalid]
Description
Sphaerolobium linophyllum (also called Slender-leaved Sphaerolobium, among many other common names) is an erect, perennial shrub with bright green foliage and yellow flowers. It is native to Australia and is found in open woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Sphaerolobium linophyllum is a shrub native to Australia. It has small, yellow flowers and is often used in gardens as an ornamental plant. It is drought tolerant and can be used to attract birds and other wildlife to the garden. It can also be used as a hedge or screen.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sphaerolobium linophyllum has yellow flowers with a five-lobed corolla. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and two opposite leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sphaerolobium linophyllum is a hardy, evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 1-2 m. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done from cuttings taken in spring or summer. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and treated with a rooting hormone before planting. Seeds can also be used for propagation, but they require a period of cold stratification before planting.
Where to Find Sphaerolobium linophyllum
Sphaerolobium linophyllum is native to Australia, and can be found in the states of New South Wales, Victoria, and South Australia.
Sphaerolobium linophyllum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sphaerolobium linophyllum?
Sphaerolobium linophyllum
What type of plant is Sphaerolobium linophyllum?
Sphaerolobium linophyllum is a shrub
Where is Sphaerolobium linophyllum found?
Sphaerolobium linophyllum is found in Australia
Species in the Sphaerolobium genus
Sphaerolobium macranthum,
Sphaerolobium nudiflorum,
Sphaerolobium pulchellum,
Sphaerolobium gracile,
Sphaerolobium vimineum,
Sphaerolobium linophyllum,
Sphaerolobium medium,
Sphaerolobium fornicatum,
Sphaerolobium racemulosum,
Sphaerolobium grandiflorum,
Sphaerolobium daviesioides,
Sphaerolobium alatum,
Sphaerolobium scabriusculum,
Sphaerolobium acanthos,
Sphaerolobium drummondii,
Sphaerolobium pubescens,
Sphaerolobium rostratum,
Sphaerolobium validum,
Sphaerolobium calcicola,
Sphaerolobium benetectum,
Sphaerolobium minus,
Sphaerolobium hygrophilum,
Species in the Fabaceae family