Swainsona fissimontana - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.M.Black
Source:
ildis
Year:
1927
Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. Roy. Soc. South Australia51: 381 (1927)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000187728
Common Names
- Swainsona fissimontana
- Swainsona fissimontana
- Swainsona fissimontana
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Swainsona fissimontana (also called Fissimont Swainsona, among many other common names) is an erect, annual herb that grows up to 1 meter in height. It is native to tropical Africa, found in open woodlands and grasslands. Its leaves are pinnately compound, with 3-7 leaflets. The flowers are white and fragrant, and the fruits are small, black and hairy.
Uses & Benefits
Swainsona fissimontana 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 fissimontana has small, white flowers with a yellow centre. Seed: The seed of Swainsona fissimontana is small, dark brown and oval in shape. Seedlings: The seedlings of Swainsona fissimontana are small and have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Swainsona fissimontana is a shrub that grows to a height of 1-2 m. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. Cuttings can also be taken in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Swainsona fissimontana
Swainsona fissimontana is found in the south-west of Western Australia.
Swainsona fissimontana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Swainsona fissimontana?
Swainsona fissimontana
What is the common name of Swainsona fissimontana?
Fissimontana
Where is Swainsona fissimontana 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
References
John McConnell Black (1855-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.M.Black' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Swainsona fissimontana J.M.Black: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.