Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
formosa
ID:
187273

Status:
valid

Authors:
(G.Don) Joy Thomps.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Telopea4: 4 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000186602

Common Names

  • Swainsona formosa
  • Showy Sturtpea
  • Showy Sturt's Pea

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Synonyms

  • Clianthus formosus (G.Don) Ford & Vickery [valid]
  • Clianthus dampieri A.Cunn. ex Lindl. [illegitimate]
  • Clianthus speciosus (G.Don) Asch. & Graebn. [illegitimate]
  • Donia speciosa G.Don [valid]
  • Willdampia formosa (G.Don) A.S.George [valid]
  • Swainsona atrococcinea Carrière [valid]
  • Colutea novae-hollandiae Walp. [valid]
  • Clianthus speciosus oxleyi (A.Cunn. ex Lindl.) Domin [valid]
  • Clianthus oxleyi A.Cunn. ex Lindl. [illegitimate]
  • Donia formosa G.Don [valid]
  • Kennedia speciosa A.Cunn. [invalid]
  • Clianthus speciosus marginata (Dombrain) Asch. & Graebn. [valid]
  • Clianthus dampieri marginata Dombrain [valid]
  • Clianthus dampieri marginatus Wickham [illegitimate]
  • Clianthus dampieri tricolor Anon. [unknown]
  • Clianthus speciosus typicus Domin [invalid]

Description

Swainsona formosa (also called Beautiful swainsona, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Australia. It has a woody stem and its leaves are trifoliate. It is found in grassland and savanna habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Swainsona formosa is a shrub native to Australia. It is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Swainsona formosa is a small, white to pink flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, flat seed with a white hilum. The seedlings are small, green, and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Swainsona formosa is a perennial shrub native to Australia. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, fertile soil in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and planted in a well-drained soil. The plants should be kept moist and in a warm location until they are established.

Where to Find Swainsona formosa

Swainsona formosa is native to Australia and can be found in dry, open grasslands and woodlands.

Swainsona formosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Swainsona formosa?

Swainsona formosa

What are the common names of Swainsona formosa?

Formosa pea and formosa

What is the native range of Swainsona formosa?

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

George Don (1798-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Don' in the authors string.
Joy Thompson (1923-2018): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Joy Thomps.' in the authors string.