Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oliveri
ID:
188305

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1882

Citation Micro:
S. Sci. Rec.2: 152 (1882)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000187634

Common Names

  • Swainsona
  • Swainsona oliveri
  • Oliver's Swainsona

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Description

Swainsona oliveri (also called Oliver's Swainsona, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to Australia. It has a spreading crown and small, bipinnate leaves. Its flowers are small and yellow, and its fruits are small, round, and yellow.

Uses & Benefits

Swainsona oliveri is used as a source of timber and firewood. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, colds, and coughs.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Swainsona oliveri is a small, yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, flattened bean-like seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Swainsona oliveri can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep them moist. For cuttings, take stem cuttings from the plant and root them in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, bright location.

Where to Find Swainsona oliveri

Swainsona oliveri is found in open woodlands and grasslands in south-eastern Australia, from south-eastern Queensland to Victoria.

Swainsona oliveri FAQ

What is the common name of Swainsona oliveri?

Oliver's Swainsona

What is the natural habitat of Swainsona oliveri?

Dry forests and savannas

What is the growth habit of Swainsona oliveri?

It is a small to medium-sized shrub

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