Status:
valid
Authors:
R.Butcher
Source:
ildis
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Nuytsia12: 174 (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000194744
Common Names
- Sphaerolobium rostratum
- Beaked Sphaerolobium
- Beaked Sphaerolobium
Description
Sphaerolobium rostratum (also called Beaked sphaerolobium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the legume family. It is native to Australia, and it grows in dry, sunny habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Sphaerolobium rostratum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, ulcers, and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sphaerolobium rostratum has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and round in shape. The seedlings are thin, green and have two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sphaerolobium rostratum is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a sandy soil. The plant should be grown in full sun and requires regular watering.
Where to Find Sphaerolobium rostratum
Sphaerolobium rostratum is native to the Mediterranean region.
Sphaerolobium rostratum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sphaerolobium rostratum?
Sphaerolobium rostratum
What is the common name of Sphaerolobium rostratum?
Beaked Sphaerolobium
What is the habitat of Sphaerolobium rostratum?
Dry, rocky hillsides
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