Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1864
Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral.2: 224 (1864)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188598
Common Names
- Swainsona fraseri
- Fraseri Swainsona
- Fraser's Swainsona
Description
Swainsona fraseri (also called Fraser's swainsona, among many other common names) is a small shrub with a spreading habit. It is native to Australia and is found in open woodlands and along watercourses. It has grey-green foliage and small yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Swainsona fraseri is used as an ornamental plant and as a food source for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Swainsona fraseri has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The flowers are followed by small, black, round seeds. The seedlings are small and have a pair of cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Swainsona fraseri can be propagated from 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-hardwood and treated with a rooting hormone before planting in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Keep the cuttings moist until they have established roots.
Where to Find Swainsona fraseri
Swainsona fraseri is native to Australia and can be found in Western Australia, South Australia, and the Northern Territory.
Swainsona fraseri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Swainsona fraseri?
Swainsona fraseri
What is the common name of Swainsona fraseri?
Fraser's Swainsona
What is the natural habitat of Swainsona fraseri?
It is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and heaths in 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