Status:
valid
Authors:
Joy Thomps.
Source:
ksufab
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Telopea5: 474 (1993)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000503055
Common Names
- Swainsona
- Calcicola Swainsona
- Chalky Swainsona
Description
Swainsona calcicola (also called calcicola swainsona, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 4 meters in height. It is native to the tropical regions of South Asia, and is commonly found in dry scrublands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Swainsona calcicola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Swainsona calcicola 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 calcicola is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to the rainforest of Central and South America. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, light soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a moist, well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Swainsona calcicola
Swainsona calcicola can be found in the tropical rainforest of Central and South America.
Swainsona calcicola FAQ
What is the scientific name of Swainsona calcicola?
Swainsona calcicola
What is the common name of Swainsona calcicola?
Calcicola Sturt Pea
What is the natural habitat of Swainsona calcicola?
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