Family | FABACEAE |
Genus species | Swainsona reticulata J.M.Black trib. Galegeae |
Habitat | grassland and thickets |
Description | stems densely pubescent, leaves 1-7cm, leaflets 5-15, obovate to narrowly lanceolate, appresed pubescent, flowers 3-7 in umbellate raceme, corolla 5-10mm long |
Size | 10-15cm |
Color | purple |
Bloom | late spring, summer |
Ca | |
Type | tuft, fl. stem decumbent |
Cultivation | mesic, slightly humous, semi-shady site alpine house, moist, rich, drained soil, semi-shade |
Propagation | soaked seed in spring, germ. 1-3 months, 16-21°C cuttings in late summer |
Territory |
Australasia
Australia (New South Wales , Queensland , South Australia , Victoria) |
Bibliography | Plants of the World online powo.science.kew.org International Plant Names Index www.ipni.org |
Comments | FABACEAE
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