Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fraseri
ID:
189269

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

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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.

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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