Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Muell.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1892
Citation Micro:
Vict. Naturalist8: 136 (1892)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188428
Common Names
- Swainsona cyclocarpa
- Round-Fruited Swainson-Pea
- Round-Fruited Swainson Pea
Synonyms
- Swainsona cyclocarpa cyclocarpa [unknown]
Description
Swainsona cyclocarpa (also called Cyclocarpa 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 cyclocarpa is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of nectar for bees.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Swainsona cyclocarpa 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Swainsona cyclocarpa is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. It is drought tolerant and resistant to frost.
Where to Find Swainsona cyclocarpa
Swainsona cyclocarpa is native to Australia and can be found in open woodlands and grasslands in Queensland, New South Wales, and Victoria.
Swainsona cyclocarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Swainsona cyclocarpa?
Swainsona cyclocarpa
What is the common name of Swainsona cyclocarpa?
Round-fruited Swainson-pea
What is the natural habitat of Swainsona cyclocarpa?
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