Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Muell.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1879
Citation Micro:
Fragm.11: 70 (1879)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188283
Common Names
- Swainson's Pea
- Stenodont Pea
- Stenodont Swainson Pea
Description
Swainsona stenodonta (also called Narrow-toothed Swainson-pea, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Australia. It has small, yellow flowers that grow in clusters and small, oval-shaped leaves. It is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Swainsona stenodonta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Swainsona stenodonta is a small, yellow, globular flower head. The seed is a small, hard, dark brown seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Swainsona stenodonta is a perennial herb that is native to Australia. It grows in a variety of habitats, including grassland, open woodlands, and heathland. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is best achieved by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. Germination usually takes around two weeks.
Where to Find Swainsona stenodonta
Swainsona stenodonta is found in the arid and semi-arid regions of Australia.
Swainsona stenodonta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Swainsona stenodonta?
Swainsona stenodonta
What is the common name of Swainsona stenodonta?
Narrow-toothed Stork's-bill
What is the family of Swainsona stenodonta?
Fabaceae
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