Swainsona minutiflora - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.T.Lee
Source:
ildis
Year:
1948
Citation Micro:
Contr. New South Wales Natl. Herb.1: 208 (1948)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188611
Common Names
- Swainsona minutiflora
- Small-flowered Swainson-pea
- Small-flowered Swainsona
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Swainsona minutiflora (also called Small-flowered Swainson, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to Australia, found in sandy soils in heathland and woodland areas. It has small yellow flowers that bloom from August to October.
Uses & Benefits
Swainsona minutiflora is used as an ornamental plant and as a food source for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Swainsona minutiflora has small yellow flowers. The seed is small and brown. The seedlings are small and have two leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Swainsona minutiflora is a small shrub native to Western Australia. Propagation is best done from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, the plant is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.
Where to Find Swainsona minutiflora
Swainsona minutiflora is found in Western Australia, South Australia and Northern Territory.
Swainsona minutiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Swainsona minutiflora?
Swainsona minutiflora
What type of plant is Swainsona minutiflora?
It is an annual herb
Where is Swainsona minutiflora found?
It is found in Australia
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
Alma Theodora Lee (1912-1990): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.T.Lee' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Swainsona minutiflora A.T.Lee: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.