Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Muell.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1859
Citation Micro:
Fragm.1: 75 (1859)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188373
Common Names
- Swainsona luteola
- Yellow Swainson-Pea
- Yellow Swainson Pea
Description
Swainsona luteola (also called Yellow Swainson-Pea, among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Australia and is found in open woodland and heathland. Its leaves are linear and its flowers are yellow in colour.
Uses & Benefits
Swainsona luteola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a source of nectar for bees.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Swainsona luteola has small, yellow flowers, which are followed by small, black seeds. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Swainsona luteola is a hardy shrub that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist. For cuttings, take semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer or early autumn and place them in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light. The cuttings should root within a few weeks.
Where to Find Swainsona luteola
Swainsona luteola is native to Australia and can be found in open woodlands in the eastern and southern parts of the country.
Swainsona luteola FAQ
What is the scientific name of Swainsona luteola?
Swainsona luteola
What is the common name of Swainsona luteola?
Yellow Pea
What is the flowering season of Swainsona luteola?
Spring
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