Status:
valid
Authors:
Joy Thomps.
Source:
ksufab
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Telopea4: 359 (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000503086
Common Names
- Swainsona
- Pyrophila Swainsona
- Fire-loving Swainsona
Description
Swainsona pyrophila (also called Fire-loving 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 pyrophila 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 pyrophila is a small, white to pale pink pea flower with a yellow or red centre. Seed: The seed of Swainsona pyrophila is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. Seedlings: The seedlings of Swainsona pyrophila are small, with two cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Swainsona pyrophila 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 pyrophila
Swainsona pyrophila can be found in Australia.
Swainsona pyrophila FAQ
What is the scientific name of Swainsona pyrophila?
Swainsona pyrophila
What type of plant is Swainsona pyrophila?
Swainsona pyrophila is a species of shrub.
Where is Swainsona pyrophila found?
Swainsona pyrophila 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