Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Muell. ex C.Moore & Betche
Source:
ksufab
Year:
1893
Citation Micro:
Handb. Fl. N.S.W.: 150 (1893)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000503056
Common Names
- Swainsona
- Cadellii Swainsona
- Cadell's Swainsona
Description
Swainsona cadellii (also called Cadell's Swainson-pea, among many other common names) is a perennial herb or subshrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is native to Australia, and is found in dry sclerophyll forest, woodland, and shrubland. It has grey-green leaves and purple flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Swainsona cadellii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Swainsona cadellii are yellow and tubular, with five petals. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Swainsona cadellii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Keep the cuttings moist until they have rooted.
Where to Find Swainsona cadellii
Swainsona cadellii can be found in the tropical rainforest of Central and South America.
Swainsona cadellii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Swainsona cadellii?
Swainsona cadellii
What is the common name of Swainsona cadellii?
Cadell's Sturt Pea
What is the natural habitat of Swainsona cadellii?
Dry sclerophyll forests 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