Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
laxa
ID:
188887

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Br.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
C.Sturt, Narr. Exped. C. Australia2(App.): 76 (1849)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188216

Common Names

  • Laxa Swainsona
  • Swainsona Laxa
  • Lax Swainson-pea

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Synonyms

  • Swainsona laxa laxa [unknown]
  • Swainsona rigida (Benth.) J.M.Black [valid]
  • Swainsona laxa rigida Benth. [unknown]

Description

Swainsona laxa (also called Slender Stork's-bill, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb native to Australia. It has small, narrow leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in dry sclerophyll forest and heathland in New South Wales and Victoria.

Uses & Benefits

Swainsona laxa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a windbreak and shelter for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Swainsona laxa has yellow flowers with five petals, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Swainsona laxa is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn. The cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and should be treated with a hormone rooting powder. Plant the cuttings in a well-drained potting mix and keep moist until established.

Where to Find Swainsona laxa

Swainsona laxa is native to Australia and can be found in open woodlands and grasslands in New South Wales, Victoria, and South Australia.

Swainsona laxa FAQ

What is the common name of Swainsona laxa?

Lax Swainson Pea

What is the natural habitat of Swainsona laxa?

Dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands

What are the flower characteristics of Swainsona laxa?

The flowers are pink or purple and have five petals

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