Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
galegifolia
ID:
186216

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Andrews) R.Br.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1812

Citation Micro:
W.T.Aiton, Hortus Kew.4: 327 (1812)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000185545

Common Names

  • Swainsona galegifolia
  • Woollypod
  • Galegifolia Woollypod

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Synonyms

  • Swainsona coronillaefolia Salisb. [valid]
  • Swainsona coronillifolia Salisb. [unknown]
  • Swainsona coronillifolia albiflora (Lindl.) Maiden & Betche [unknown]
  • Swainsona coronillifolia galegifolia (Andrews) Maiden & Betche [unknown]
  • Swainsona galegifolia albiflora Lindl. [valid]
  • Swainsona albiflora (Lindl.) G.Don [valid]
  • Vicia galegifolia Andrews [valid]
  • Colutea galegiifolia (Andrews) Sims [valid]
  • Loxidium galegifolium (Andrews) Vent. ex Poir. [valid]
  • Swainsona magnifica Dombrain [valid]
  • Swainsona osbornii T.Moore [valid]
  • Swainsona coronillifolia alboviolacea Regel [valid]
  • Swainsona coronillifolia purpurea Regel [valid]
  • Swainsona ferrandi Carrière [unknown]
  • Indigofera coccinea Brög. [illegitimate]

Description

Swainsona galegifolia (also called Sticky Pea, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Australia. It has a height of up to 1.5 m and its leaves are divided into 3-7 leaflets. It is found in dry grasslands, woodlands, and sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Swainsona galegifolia is used as an ornamental plant, for its attractive foliage, and as a source of medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Swainsona galegifolia has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seed is small, brown and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Swainsona galegifolia is a hardy perennial that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed, which should be sown directly into the ground in early spring. It can also be propagated by division in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Swainsona galegifolia

Swainsona galegifolia can be found in Australia.

Swainsona galegifolia FAQ

What type of soil does Swainsona galegifolia prefer?

Swainsona galegifolia prefers well-drained, sandy soils.

How much sunlight does Swainsona galegifolia need?

Swainsona galegifolia needs full sun to partial shade.

How often should Swainsona galegifolia be watered?

Swainsona galegifolia should be watered regularly, but not too often.

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

Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.
Henry Cranke Andrews (1770-1830): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Andrews' in the authors string.