Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.T.Lee) Joy Thomps.
Source:
ksufab
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Telopea5: 462 (1993)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000503094
Common Names
- Swainsona
- Elegantoides Swainsona
- Elegant-like Swainsona
Synonyms
- Swainsona beasleyana elegantoides A.T.Lee [unknown]
Description
Swainsona elegantoides (also called Elegant Swainson Pea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is found in Australia. This species grows in open woodlands and shrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Swainsona elegantoides is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a food source for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: The flower of Swainsona elegantoides is a small, white to pale pink pea flower with a yellow or red centre. Seed: The seed of Swainsona elegantoides is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. Seedlings: The seedlings of Swainsona elegantoides are small, with two cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Swainsona elegantoides can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Keep the cuttings moist until they have rooted.
Where to Find Swainsona elegantoides
Swainsona elegantoides can be found in Australia.
Swainsona elegantoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Swainsona elegantoides?
Swainsona elegantoides
What is the natural habitat of Swainsona elegantoides?
Tropical forests of Australia
What is the common name of Swainsona elegantoides?
Elegantoides Swainsona
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