Swainsona viridis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.M.Black
Source:
ildis
Year:
1924
Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. Roy. Soc. South Australia48: 255 (1924)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000187923
Common Names
- Swainsona viridis
- Viridis
- Viridis Swainsona
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Swainsona viridis (also called Green Swainson-pea, among many other common names) is an erect, sparsely branched shrub that grows up to 1.5 metres in height. It is native to the south-west of Western Australia and grows in heathland, shrubland and woodland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Swainsona viridis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a food source for native wildlife, and its flowers attract bees and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Swainsona viridis are small and yellow, with five petals. The seeds are small, black and oval. The seedlings are small, with two opposite leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Swainsona viridis is a shrub that can reach heights of up to 1.5 meters. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and should be treated with a rooting hormone before planting in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Swainsona viridis
Swainsona viridis is native to Australia and can be found in the states of New South Wales and Victoria.
Swainsona viridis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Swainsona viridis?
Swainsona viridis
What type of plant is Swainsona viridis?
It is a shrub species of the Fabaceae family.
Where is Swainsona viridis found?
It is found in New South Wales and Victoria.
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
John McConnell Black (1855-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.M.Black' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Swainsona viridis J.M.Black: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.