Status:
valid
Authors:
J.M.Black
Source:
ildis
Year:
1924
Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. Roy. Soc. South Australia48: 254 (1924)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188016
Common Names
- Hairy Swainsona
- Hairy Pea
- Hairy Pea
Description
Swainsona villosa (also called Hairy Swainsona, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Australia. It has small, bright green leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in a variety of habitats including grasslands, woodlands, and coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Swainsona villosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive pink flowers. It is also used as a source of food and medicine in some areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Swainsona villosa has yellow flowers with 5 petals. Its seeds are small, brown and round-shaped. Its seedlings have small, round-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Swainsona villosa is a small shrub that grows in dry, rocky areas. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from actively growing stems and placed in a rooting hormone before being planted in a well-draining soil mix. Both seed and cuttings should be kept in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Swainsona villosa
Swainsona villosa can be found in Western Australia, South Australia, and Victoria.
Swainsona villosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Swainsona villosa?
Swainsona villosa
What is the common name of Swainsona villosa?
Downy Swainsona
What is the typical habitat of Swainsona villosa?
It is typically found in open woodlands and grasslands
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