Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
medium
ID:
188655

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Br.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1811

Citation Micro:
W.T.Aiton, Hortus Kew.3: 14 (1811)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000187984

Common Names

  • Medium Sphaerolobium
  • Medium-leaf Sphaerolobium
  • Medium-leaf Pea

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Synonyms

  • Sphaerolobium acuminatum Benth. [unknown]

Description

Sphaerolobium medium (also called common sphaerolobium, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Australia and New Guinea. It grows in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands, and is often found in areas of low fertility. Its leaves are pinnate and its flowers are yellow or white. It produces pods containing edible seeds.

Uses & Benefits

Sphaerolobium medium is a shrub that is used as a food source for native animals, as well as for its ornamental value in gardens. It can also be used for erosion control and soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sphaerolobium medium has yellow flowers with 5 petals. Its seeds are small, brown and round-shaped. Its seedlings have small, round-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sphaerolobium medium is a small shrub that grows in dry, rocky areas. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from actively growing stems and placed in a rooting hormone before being planted in a well-draining soil mix. Both seed and cuttings should be kept in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Sphaerolobium medium

Sphaerolobium medium can be found in the south-west of Western Australia, in the area between Perth and Albany.

Sphaerolobium medium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sphaerolobium medium?

Sphaerolobium medium

What is the common name of Sphaerolobium medium?

Medium Sphaerolobium

Where does Sphaerolobium medium grow?

Sphaerolobium medium is native to Australia and grows in open forest and woodlands.

Species in the Fabaceae family