Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
procumbens
ID:
188802

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.Muell.) F.Muell.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1859

Citation Micro:
Fragm.1: 76 (1859)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188131

Common Names

  • Swainsona procumbens
  • Prostrate Swainsona
  • Prostrate Stork's-bill

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Synonyms

  • Swainsona violacea Hend. [valid]
  • Cyclogyne procumbens F.Muell. [valid]

Description

Swainsona procumbens (also called Trailing Swainsona, among many other common names) is a small shrub found in eastern Australia. It has small, oval leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in dry sclerophyll forests, woodlands, and heathlands. It is drought tolerant and grows in sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Swainsona procumbens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Swainsona procumbens 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Swainsona procumbens 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 procumbens

Swainsona procumbens is native to Australia and can be found in open woodlands and grasslands.

Swainsona procumbens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Swainsona procumbens?

Swainsona procumbens

What is the common name of Swainsona procumbens?

Prostrate swainsona

Where is Swainsona procumbens 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