Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
campylantha
ID:
189112

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1859

Citation Micro:
New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Votes & Proc.2: 6 (1859)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188441

Common Names

  • Swainsona campylantha
  • Clustered Swainson-pea
  • Clustered Pea

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Synonyms

  • Swainsona fragilis F.M.Bailey [valid]

Description

Swainsona campylantha (also called Slender Pea, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Australia. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. It is found in open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Swainsona campylantha is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties, such as to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Swainsona campylantha has small yellow flowers with five petals and a central greenish-yellow tube. The seed is small and black and the seedlings are small and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Swainsona campylantha is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2m in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or summer. Cuttings can also be taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Swainsona campylantha

Swainsona campylantha is found in Western Australia.

Swainsona campylantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Swainsona campylantha?

Swainsona campylantha

What is the common name of Swainsona campylantha?

Campylanthe Swainson-pea

What is the natural habitat of Swainsona campylantha?

Open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas

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