Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
laciniata
ID:
188639

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.T.Lee

Source:
ildis

Year:
1948

Citation Micro:
Contr. New South Wales Natl. Herb.1: 182 (1948)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000187968

Common Names

  • Cut-leaf Stork's Bill
  • Cutleaf Stork's Bill
  • Cut-Leaf Stork's Bill

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Description

Swainsona laciniata (also called cut-leaved swainsona, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Australia and New Guinea. It grows in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands, and is often found in areas of low fertility. Its leaves are pinnate and its flowers are yellow or white. It produces pods containing edible seeds.

Uses & Benefits

Swainsona laciniata is a shrub that is used as a food source for native animals, as well as for its ornamental value in gardens. It can also be used for erosion control and soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Swainsona laciniata are small and yellow, with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Swainsona laciniata is a small shrub native to Australia. It grows best in well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and should be placed in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Swainsona laciniata

Swainsona laciniata is native to Australia and can be found in the eastern states of Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, and Tasmania.

Swainsona laciniata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Swainsona laciniata?

Swainsona laciniata

What is the common name of Swainsona laciniata?

Cut-leaf Daisy

What is the typical habitat of Swainsona laciniata?

It is typically found in open woodlands and grasslands

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