Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rostrata
ID:
503720

Status:
valid

Authors:
Joy Thomps.

Source:
ksufab

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Telopea5: 532 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000503052

Common Names

  • Swainsona
  • Rostrate Swainsona
  • Beaked Swainsona

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Description

Swainsona rostrata (also called beaked 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 rostrata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Swainsona rostrata 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 rostrata 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 rostrata

Swainsona rostrata can be found in the tropical rainforest of Central and South America.

Swainsona rostrata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Swainsona rostrata?

Swainsona rostrata

What is the common name of Swainsona rostrata?

Beaked Sturt Pea

What is the natural habitat of Swainsona rostrata?

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