Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oroboides
ID:
188401

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell. ex Benth.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1864

Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral.2: 222 (1864)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000187730

Common Names

  • Swainsona oroboides
  • Swainsona oroboides
  • Swainsona oroboides

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Description

Swainsona oroboides (also called Oroboides Swainsona, among many other common names) is an erect, annual herb that grows up to 1 meter in height. It is native to tropical Africa, found in open woodlands and grasslands. Its leaves are pinnately compound, with 3-7 leaflets. The flowers are white and fragrant, and the fruits are small, black and hairy.

Uses & Benefits

Swainsona oroboides is a shrub native to Australia. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Swainsona oroboides has small, yellow flowers with a red centre. Seed: The seed of Swainsona oroboides is small, dark brown and oval in shape. Seedlings: The seedlings of Swainsona oroboides are small and have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Swainsona oroboides is a shrub that grows to a height of 1-2 m. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. Cuttings can also be taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Swainsona oroboides

Swainsona oroboides is native to Australia, and can be found in the states of New South Wales, Victoria, and South Australia.

Swainsona oroboides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Swainsona oroboides?

Swainsona oroboides

What is the common name of Swainsona oroboides?

Oroboides

Where is Swainsona oroboides native to?

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

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.