Gompholobium ecostatum

Common name: 

Dwarf Wedge-pea

Family: 

Fabaceae

Distribution (from Flora of Victoria):

Lowan Mallee, Wannon, Grampians, Otway Plain, Otway Range, Wilsons Promontory (CDEJKPT) also SA, Tas

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Distribution and ecological preference at Wilsons Promontory (if known):

Sandy soils in heathland and heathy woodland1

Flower description:

Reddish to apricot1

Habit:

Erect shrub to 50 cm tall1

Distinguishing characteristics (within family/genus):

Distinguished from G. huegelii by its red/apricot flowers and linear leaves2

Images:
Image of Gompholobium ecostatum
Image of Gompholobium ecostatum Image: Lorraine Norden
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Links to description of this species:

RBG

Conservation status:

Not threatened

References:

1 Walsh, N. G. and Entwisle, T. J. “Flora of Victoria”, volumes 2 (1994), 3 (1996) and 4 (1999). Inkata Press, Port Melbourne, Victoria
2 Meagher, D. and Kohout, M. (2001). “A field guide to Wilsons Promontory”. Oxford University Press, South Melbourne, Vic.