Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Muell.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1853
Citation Micro:
Linnaea25: 393 (1853)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188243
Common Names
- Stipularis Swainsona
- Swainsona Stipularis
- Stipulate Swainson-pea
Synonyms
- Swainsona phacifolia F.Muell. ex Benth. [illegitimate]
Description
Swainsona stipularis (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 stipularis 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 stipularis has yellow flowers with five petals, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Swainsona stipularis 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 stipularis
Swainsona stipularis is found in the arid regions of Western Australia.
Swainsona stipularis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Swainsona stipularis?
Swainsona stipularis
What is the common name of Swainsona stipularis?
Stipule Pea
What is the natural habitat of Swainsona stipularis?
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