Swainsona halophila - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Joy Thomps.
Source:
ksufab
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Telopea5: 485 (1993)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000503101
Common Names
- Salt-loving Swainson-pea
- Salt-loving Swainsona
- Salt-loving Pea
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Swainsona halophila (also called Salt-loving Swainson Pea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is found in Australia. This species grows in open woodlands and shrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Swainsona halophila is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a traditional medicine for treating fever, coughs, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: The flower of Swainsona halophila is a small, white to pale pink pea flower with a yellow or red centre. Seed: The seed of Swainsona halophila is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. Seedlings: The seedlings of Swainsona halophila are small, with two cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Swainsona halophila is a low-growing, perennial herb found in open woodland and grassy areas. It has small, white flowers that appear in spring and summer. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in a well-drained soil in a sunny position. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Swainsona halophila
Swainsona halophila can be found in Australia.
Swainsona halophila FAQ
What is the scientific name of Swainsona halophila?
Swainsona halophila
What is the natural habitat of Swainsona halophila?
Tropical forests of Australia
What is the common name of Swainsona halophila?
Halophila Swainsona
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:975413-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Swainsona halophila Joy Thomps.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.