Status:
valid
Authors:
Joy Thomps.
Source:
ksufab
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Telopea5: 554 (1993)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000503093
Common Names
- Swainsona
- Eremaea Swainsona
- Eremic Swainsona
Description
Swainsona eremaea (also called Eremaea 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 eremaea 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 eremaea is a small, white to pale pink pea flower with a yellow or red centre. Seed: The seed of Swainsona eremaea is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. Seedlings: The seedlings of Swainsona eremaea are small, with two cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Swainsona eremaea 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 eremaea
Swainsona eremaea can be found in Australia.
Swainsona eremaea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Swainsona eremaea?
Swainsona eremaea
What is the natural habitat of Swainsona eremaea?
Tropical forests of Australia
What is the common name of Swainsona eremaea?
Eremaea 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