Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elegans
ID:
188414

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.T.Lee

Source:
ildis

Year:
1948

Citation Micro:
Contr. New South Wales Natl. Herb.1: 189 (1948)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000187743

Common Names

  • Swainsona elegans
  • Swainsona
  • Elegans

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Description

Swainsona elegans (also called Elegant Swainsona, among many other common names) is a small shrub or herbaceous perennial that is native to Australia. It has long, narrow leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in dry, open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Swainsona elegans is a shrub native to Australia. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Swainsona elegans has small, white flowers with a yellow centre. Seed: The seed of Swainsona elegans is small, dark brown and oval in shape. Seedlings: The seedlings of Swainsona elegans are small and have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Swainsona elegans is a hardy, evergreen shrub that is native to Australia. It grows best in well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and should be placed in a well-drained, sandy soil mix.

Where to Find Swainsona elegans

Swainsona elegans is native to Australia and can be found in the Northern Territory, Western Australia, and South Australia.

Swainsona elegans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Swainsona elegans?

Swainsona elegans

What is the common name of Swainsona elegans?

Elegans

Where is Swainsona elegans native to?

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