Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sericea
ID:
503697

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.T.Lee) J.M.Black ex H.Eichler

Source:
ksufab

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
Suppl. J. M. Black, Fl. S. Austral., ed. 2: 193 (1965)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000503029



Common Names

  • Swainsona sericea
  • Sericea Swainsona
  • Swainsona sejuncta


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Description

Swainsona sericea (also called Silky 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 sericea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a traditional medicine for treating fever, coughs, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Swainsona sericea 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 sericea 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 sericea

Swainsona sericea is native to Australia.

Swainsona sericea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Swainsona sericea?

Swainsona sericea

What is the common name of Swainsona sericea?

Silky Swainsona

What type of plant is Swainsona sericea?

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

References

John McConnell Black (1855-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.M.Black' in the authors string.
Hansjörg Eichler (1916-1992): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Eichler' in the authors string.
Alma Theodora Lee (1912-1990): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.T.Lee' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:519811-1: Based on the initial data import