Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rotunda
ID:
503699

Status:
valid

Authors:
Joy Thomps.

Source:
ksufab

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Telopea5: 479 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000503031



Common Names

  • Swainsona rotunda
  • Rotunda Swainsona
  • Swainsona tenuis


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Description

Swainsona rotunda (also called Round Swainsona, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 meters tall. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in lowland forests, woodlands, and savannas. It has a smooth grey bark and small, white, fragrant flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Swainsona rotunda has a variety of uses including as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Swainsona rotunda 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Swainsona rotunda can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Division is best done in spring or early summer. The plant should be carefully divided into sections, each with at least one growth point, and planted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Swainsona rotunda

Swainsona rotunda is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America.

Swainsona rotunda FAQ

What is the scientific name of Swainsona rotunda?

Swainsona rotunda

What is the common name of Swainsona rotunda?

Round Swainsona

What type of plant is Swainsona rotunda?

A shrub

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