Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
purpurea
ID:
503755

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.T.Lee) Joy Thomps.

Source:
ksufab

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Telopea4: 4 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000503087

Common Names

  • Swainsona
  • Purpurea Swainsona
  • Purple Swainsona

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Description

Swainsona purpurea (also called Purple Swainson Pea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is found in Australia. This species grows in open woodlands and shrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Swainsona purpurea is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: The flower of Swainsona purpurea is a small, white to pale pink pea flower with a yellow or red centre. Seed: The seed of Swainsona purpurea is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. Seedlings: The seedlings of Swainsona purpurea are small, with two cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Swainsona purpurea can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Keep the cuttings moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Swainsona purpurea

Swainsona purpurea can be found in Australia.

Swainsona purpurea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Swainsona purpurea?

Swainsona purpurea

What type of plant is Swainsona purpurea?

Swainsona purpurea is a species of shrub.

Where is Swainsona purpurea found?

Swainsona purpurea is found in 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

Joy Thompson (1923-2018): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Joy Thomps.' in the authors string.
Alma Theodora Lee (1912-1990): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.T.Lee' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:948197-1: Based on the initial data import