Swainsona microcalyx - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.M.Black
Source:
ildis
Year:
1924
Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. Roy. Soc. South Australia48: 255 (1924)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188229
Common Names
- Small-calyx Swainson
- Small-calyx Pea
- Small-calyx Bush Pea
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- Swainsona microcalyx microcalyx [unknown]
Description
Swainsona microcalyx (also called Small-leaved Swainsona, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Australia. It has small, narrow leaves and small, yellow flowers. It is found in dry sclerophyll forest and heathland in New South Wales and Victoria.
Uses & Benefits
Swainsona microcalyx is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a windbreak and shelter for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Swainsona microcalyx 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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Swainsona microcalyx can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained potting mix. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a well-drained potting mix. The plant should be grown in a sunny position in well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize regularly with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Swainsona microcalyx
Swainsona microcalyx can be found in Australia, particularly in the south-west of Western Australia.
Swainsona microcalyx FAQ
What is the common name of Swainsona microcalyx?
Small-calyx Swainson Pea
What is the natural habitat of Swainsona microcalyx?
Dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands
What are the flower characteristics of Swainsona microcalyx?
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
John McConnell Black (1855-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.M.Black' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Swainsona microcalyx J.M.Black: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.