Swainsona rostellata - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.T.Lee
Source:
ildis
Year:
1948
Citation Micro:
Contr. New South Wales Natl. Herb.1: 183 (1948)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188563
Common Names
- Swainsona rostellata
- Rostellata Swainsona
- Beaked Pea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Swainsona rostellata (also called Beaked Pea, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Australia. It can grow up to 1 m tall and has yellow-green flowers. It is found in open forest, woodland and heath in south-western Australia.
Uses & Benefits
Swainsona rostellata is used as an ornamental plant, as a source of fodder for livestock, and as a soil stabilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Swainsona rostellata has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The flowers are followed by small, black, oval-shaped seeds. The seedlings are small and have a pair of cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Swainsona rostellata is a perennial herb that is native to Australia. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done from seed, which should be sown in spring or summer. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Swainsona rostellata
Swainsona rostellata is native to Australia.
Swainsona rostellata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Swainsona rostellata?
Swainsona rostellata
What is the natural habitat of Swainsona rostellata?
Swainsona rostellata is native to Australia and can be found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.
What are the uses of Swainsona rostellata?
Swainsona rostellata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for medicinal purposes.
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 rostellata A.T.Lee: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.