Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
thompsoniana
ID:
1325858

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.W.Davis & P.J.H.Hurter

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia23: 2 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001338312

Common Names

  • Swainsona thompsoniana
  • Thompson's Swainsona
  • Thompson's Pea

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Description

Swainsona thompsoniana (also called Thompson's Swainson, among many other common names) is a type of shrub native to Australia. It is an evergreen, perennial shrub with oblong-shaped leaves and white flowers. It grows in dry, open habitats such as heaths and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Swainsona thompsoniana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Swainsona thompsoniana has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Swainsona thompsoniana can be propagated by division of clumps in early spring or by seed. Plant the divisions or seed in a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is a hardy plant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)

Where to Find Swainsona thompsoniana

Swainsona thompsoniana is native to the deserts of Australia.

Swainsona thompsoniana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Swainsona thompsoniana?

Swainsona thompsoniana

What is the common name of Swainsona thompsoniana?

Thompson's Swainsona

What is the natural habitat of Swainsona thompsoniana?

Grasslands 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

References

Robert Wayne Davis (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.W.Davis' in the authors string.
P. Johan H. Hurter (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.J.H.Hurter' in the authors string.