Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
beasleyana
ID:
189071

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1887

Citation Micro:
Australas. Chem. Druggist2(4): 84 (1887)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188400

Common Names

  • Beasley's Swainson-pea
  • Beasley's Swainsona
  • Swainson-pea

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Synonyms

  • Swainsona beasleyana beasleyana [unknown]

Description

Swainsona beasleyana (also called Beasley's Pea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Australia. It has a spreading habit and grows to a height of up to 5 m. It has grey-green foliage and yellow flowers which appear in spring and summer. It is found in open woodlands, heathlands and dry sclerophyll forests in New South Wales and Queensland.

Uses & Benefits

Swainsona beasleyana is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of nectar for bees.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Swainsona beasleyana has small, yellow flowers, which are followed by small, black seeds. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Swainsona beasleyana is a shrub native to Australia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, it should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. When propagating from cuttings, it should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a well-draining potting mix. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Swainsona beasleyana

Swainsona beasleyana is native to Australia and can be found in open woodlands in the eastern and southern parts of the country.

Swainsona beasleyana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Swainsona beasleyana?

Swainsona beasleyana

What type of plant is Swainsona beasleyana?

Shrub

Where is Swainsona beasleyana found?

Western Australia

Species in the Swainsona genus

Swainsona galegifolia, Swainsona canescens, Swainsona greyana, Swainsona maccullochiana, Swainsona phacoides, Swainsona formosa, Swainsona oliveri, Swainsona microphylla, Swainsona unifoliolata, Swainsona fissimontana, Swainsona oroboides, Swainsona elegans, Swainsona campestris, Swainsona brachycarpa, Swainsona murrayana, Swainsona flavicarinata, Swainsona recta, Swainsona viridis, Swainsona burkittii, Swainsona laciniata, Swainsona dictyocarpa, Swainsona villosa, Swainsona ecallosa, Swainsona lessertiifolia, Swainsona swainsonioides, Swainsona plagiotropis, Swainsona parviflora, Swainsona procumbens, Swainsona kingii, Swainsona pedunculata, Swainsona laxa, Swainsona microcalyx, Swainsona burkei, Swainsona pterostylis, Swainsona stipularis, Swainsona stenodonta, Swainsona leeana, Swainsona luteola, Swainsona beasleyana, Swainsona incei, Swainsona cyclocarpa, Swainsona campylantha, Swainsona gracilis, Swainsona oligophylla, Swainsona forrestii, Swainsona decurrens, Swainsona tephrotricha, Swainsona rostellata, Swainsona colutoides, Swainsona fraseri,

Species in the Fabaceae family