Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lessertiifolia
ID:
188719

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat. (Paris)4: 99 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188048

Common Names

  • Lessert's Swainsona
  • Lessert's Pea
  • Lessert's Ground Pea

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Synonyms

  • Swainsona viciifolia F.Muell. ex D.Dietr. [unknown]
  • Swainsona astragalifolia G.Don [valid]
  • Swainsona froebelii Regel [valid]

Description

Swainsona lessertiifolia (also called Lessertia Swainson, among many other common names) is an erect, perennial shrub native to Australia. It has yellow flowers and grows in open woodlands, grasslands, and along watercourses.

Uses & Benefits

Swainsona lessertiifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its leaves are edible and used as a vegetable in some parts of the world.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Swainsona lessertiifolia has small yellow flowers that are borne in clusters in the leaf axils. The seeds are small and black in colour. The seedlings have trifoliate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Swainsona lessertiifolia is a hardy shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seed should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained potting mix. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems in late spring or early summer. Plant in a well-drained potting mix and keep moist until established.

Where to Find Swainsona lessertiifolia

Swainsona lessertiifolia is found in Western Australia, South Australia, and the Northern Territory.

Swainsona lessertiifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Swainsona lessertiifolia?

Swainsona lessertiifolia

What is the common name of Swainsona lessertiifolia?

Lessert's Swainson-pea

What is the natural habitat of Swainsona lessertiifolia?

Open forest and woodland

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