Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kingii
ID:
188813

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1887

Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. Roy. Soc. Victoria23: 53 (1887)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188142

Common Names

  • King's Swainson-pea
  • King's Pea
  • King's Swainsona

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Synonyms

  • Swainsona kingii kingii [unknown]

Description

Swainsona kingii (also called King's Swainson-pea, among many other common names) is a small, shrubby, perennial plant native to Australia. It has small, pink flowers and grows in grassy areas, open woodlands, and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Swainsona kingii is used as a medicinal plant, as an ornamental plant, and as a soil improver. It is also used as a fodder crop for livestock, to control erosion, and as a green manure crop.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Swainsona kingii is a yellow-green colour, with a small, globular head of flowers. The seed is a small, brown, flattened, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with thin, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Swainsona kingii is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of climates.

Where to Find Swainsona kingii

Swainsona kingii can be found in the south-west corner of Western Australia, in the area between Perth and Albany.

Swainsona kingii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Swainsona kingii?

Swainsona kingii

What is the common name of Swainsona kingii?

King's swainsona

Where is Swainsona kingii 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