Swainsona tephrotricha - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Muell.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1853
Citation Micro:
Linnaea25: 392 (1853)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188554
Common Names
- Swainsona
- Swainsona tephrotricha
- Swainsona Ground Pea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Swainsona tephrotricha (also called Rough-leaf 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 tephrotricha is used as an ornamental plant, as a source of fodder for livestock, and as a soil stabilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Swainsona tephrotricha has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have small, oval leaves and a thin stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Swainsona tephrotricha is a perennial herb that is native to Australia. It is best grown in well-drained soils in a sunny position. 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 tephrotricha
Swainsona tephrotricha is native to Australia and can be found in the Northern Territory, Queensland, and New South Wales.
Swainsona tephrotricha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Swainsona tephrotricha?
Swainsona tephrotricha
What is the natural habitat of Swainsona tephrotricha?
Swainsona tephrotricha is native to Australia and can be found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.
What are the uses of Swainsona tephrotricha?
Swainsona tephrotricha 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
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Swainsona tephrotricha F.Muell.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.