Latrobea


Latrobea is a genus of flowering plants in the legume family, Fabaceae. It includes eight species of shrubs endemic to Southwest Australia. Typical habitats include forest, woodland, and heathland on sandy soils and swampy areas in higher-rainfall areas of the far southwest. The genus belongs to the subfamily Faboideae. The plant is named after Charles Joseph La Trobe.

Species

Latrobea comprises the following species:Latrobea brunonis MeissnerLatrobea colophon Latrobea diosmifolia Benth.Latrobea genistoides MeissnerLatrobea hirtella Benth.Latrobea pinnaculum Latrobea recurva Latrobea tenella Benth.