Swainsona similis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Joy Thomps.
Source:
ksufab
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Telopea4: 2 (1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000503028
Common Names
- Swainsona similis
- Similis Swainsona
- Swainsona sericea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Swainsona similis (also called Similar 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 similis 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 similis 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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Swainsona similis 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 similis
Swainsona similis is native to Australia.
Swainsona similis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Swainsona similis?
Swainsona similis
What is the common name of Swainsona similis?
Similar Swainsona
What type of plant is Swainsona similis?
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
Joy Thompson (1923-2018): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Joy Thomps.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:940229-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Swainsona similis Joy Thomps.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.