Swainsona pedunculata - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.T.Lee
Source:
ildis
Year:
1948
Citation Micro:
Contr. New South Wales Natl. Herb.1: 171 (1948)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188151
Common Names
- Pedunculate Swainson-pea
- Pedunculate Swainsona
- Pedunculate Swainson-pea
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Swainsona pedunculata (also called Peduncled Swainson-pea, among many other common names) is a small, shrubby, perennial plant native to Australia. It has small, pink flowers and grows in grassy areas, open woodlands, and coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Swainsona pedunculata is used as a medicinal plant, as an ornamental plant, and as a soil improver. It is also used as a fodder crop for livestock, to control erosion, and as a green manure crop.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Swainsona pedunculata is a yellow-green colour, with a small, globular head of flowers. The seed is a small, brown, flattened, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with thin, narrow leaves.
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Swainsona pedunculata is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of climates.
Where to Find Swainsona pedunculata
Swainsona pedunculata can be found in the south-west corner of Western Australia, in the area between Perth and Albany.
Swainsona pedunculata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Swainsona pedunculata?
Swainsona pedunculata
What is the common name of Swainsona pedunculata?
Pedunculate swainsona
Where is Swainsona pedunculata 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
Alma Theodora Lee (1912-1990): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.T.Lee' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Swainsona pedunculata A.T.Lee: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.