Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

Details of genus: Swainsona Salisb. [1974]

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accepted: Accepted

Family: Fabaceae

family_ja: マメ

Infra familial classification: Subfamily Faboideae

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description_en: Genus of 50 species of annuals, perennials, and subshrubs occurring on stony slopes and grassland and in open woodland in Australia (one species in New Zealand). They have alternate, pinnate leaves and pea-like, usually purple, sometimes white, pink, yellow, orange, or red flowers, with very broad standard petals, borne in erect, axillary racemes from spring to summer. In frost-prone areas, grow in a cool greenhouse. Elsewhere, use in a border.

hardiness_en: Frost tender.

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propagation_en: Sow pre-soaked seed at 15°C (59°F) in spring. Root semi-ripe cuttings in summer, with bottom heat.

pests_en: Red spider mites may be a problem under glass.

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comment_ja: デザートピー(desert pea)

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Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2022-03-03 11:00 by hkokubun@mac.com

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