Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pterostylis
ID:
188911

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) Bakh.f.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst.86: 395 (1967)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188240

Common Names

  • Pterostylis Swainsona
  • Swainsona Pterostylis
  • Winged Swainson-pea

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Synonyms

  • Rysodium pterostylis (DC.) Steven [valid]
  • Swainsona occidentalis F.Muell. [valid]
  • Astragalus pterostylis DC. [valid]
  • Diplolobium walcottii F.Muell. [unknown]

Description

Swainsona pterostylis (also called Winged Pea, among many other common names) is an erect, perennial herb that grows up to one meter in height. It is native to Australia and is found in open woodlands and heathlands. It has yellow-green flowers that bloom from August to October.

Uses & Benefits

Swainsona pterostylis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a hedge plant and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Swainsona pterostylis has yellow flowers with five petals, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Swainsona pterostylis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained potting mix. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a well-drained potting mix. The plant should be grown in a sunny position in well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize regularly with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Swainsona pterostylis

Swainsona pterostylis is found in the arid regions of Western Australia.

Swainsona pterostylis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Swainsona pterostylis?

Swainsona pterostylis

What is the common name of Swainsona pterostylis?

Winged-style Pea

What is the natural habitat of Swainsona pterostylis?

Dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands

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

Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Reinier Cornelis Bakhuizen van den Brink hijo (1911-1987): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bakh.f.' in the authors string.