Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
unifoliolata
ID:
188345

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1874

Citation Micro:
Fragm.8: 226 (1874)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000187674

Common Names

  • Swainsona
  • Swainsona unifoliolata
  • Unifoliolate Swainsona

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Description

Swainsona unifoliolata (also called One-leafed Swainson, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Australia. It grows up to 1 m tall and has a spreading habit. Its leaves are unifoliate and its flowers are pink. It grows in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Swainsona unifoliolata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Swainsona unifoliolata has yellow flowers with five petals and long, narrow seed pods. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Swainsona unifoliolata is a perennial shrub that prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. Cuttings can also be taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Swainsona unifoliolata

Swainsona unifoliolata is found in the south-west of Western Australia, in areas such as the Stirling Range, Porongurup Range and Fitzgerald River National Park.

Swainsona unifoliolata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Swainsona unifoliolata?

Swainsona unifoliolata

What type of plant is Swainsona unifoliolata?

Herb

Where is Swainsona unifoliolata found?

Australia

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