Swainsona leeana - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.Z.Weber
Source:
ildis
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
J. Adelaide Bot. Gard.7: 301 (1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188289
Common Names
- Lee's Swainson Pea
- Lee's Pea
- Swainson's Lee Pea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Swainsona leeana (also called Leean's Pea, among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows up to 1.5 m high. It is native to Western Australia and is found in sandy and clay soils in woodlands and shrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Swainsona leeana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Swainsona leeana is a small, yellow, globular flower head. The seed is a small, hard, dark brown seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Swainsona leeana is a perennial herb that is native to Australia. It grows in a variety of habitats, including grassland, open woodlands, and heathland. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is best achieved by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. Germination usually takes around two weeks.
Where to Find Swainsona leeana
Swainsona leeana is found in the arid and semi-arid regions of Australia.
Swainsona leeana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Swainsona leeana?
Swainsona leeana
What is the common name of Swainsona leeana?
Lee's Stork's-bill
What is the family of Swainsona leeana?
Fabaceae
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
Joseph Zvonko Weber (1930-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Z.Weber' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Swainsona leeana J.Z.Weber: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.