Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
floribunda
ID:
436078

Status:
valid

Authors:
Griff.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Proc. Linn. Soc. London 1: 283 (1846)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000435410



Common Names

  • Swintonia floribunda
  • Floribunda Swintonia
  • Abundant-Flower Swintonia


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Synonyms

  • Swintonia griffithii Kurz [unknown]
  • Swintonia helferi Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Swintonia puberula H.Pearson [unknown]

Description

Swintonia floribunda (also called Many-flowered Swintonia, among many other common names) is a terrestrial bromeliad with a rosette of stiff, spiny, arching leaves. It is native to Mexico and Guatemala and usually grows in dry forests and scrubland.

Uses & Benefits

Swintonia floribunda is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and as a hedge plant.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Swintonia floribunda var. penangiana (King) Kochummen

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Swintonia floribunda has white flowers, small seeds and small seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Swintonia floribunda is a small shrub that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate dry conditions. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Swintonia floribunda

Swintonia floribunda is native to Malaysia. It is found in the states of Sarawak and Sabah.

Swintonia floribunda FAQ

What is the scientific name of Swintonia floribunda?

Swintonia floribunda

What are the common names of Swintonia floribunda?

Flowering Tree

What is the distribution range of Swintonia floribunda?

India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand

Species in the Anacardiaceae family

Abrahamia buxifolia, Abrahamia thouvenotii, Abrahamia littoralis, Abrahamia latifolia, Abrahamia minutifolia, Abrahamia ditimena, Abrahamia betamponensis, Abrahamia capuronii, Abrahamia delphinensis, Abrahamia ellipticarpa, Abrahamia elongata, Abrahamia itromoensis, Abrahamia turkii, Abrahamia deflexa, Abrahamia grandidieri, Abrahamia humbertii, Abrahamia ibityensis, Abrahamia lecomtei, Abrahamia lenticellata, Abrahamia lokobensis, Abrahamia longipetiolata, Abrahamia louvelii, Abrahamia nitida, Abrahamia oblongifolia, Abrahamia pauciflora, Abrahamia phillipsonii, Abrahamia sambiranensis, Abrahamia sericea, Abrahamia suarezensis, Abrahamia viguieri, Abrahamia revoluta, Abrahamia antongilensis, Abrahamia darainensis, Abrahamia patrickii, Actinocheita filicina, Allospondias lakonensis, Allospondias laxiflora, Amphipterygium simplicifolium, Amphipterygium adstringens, Amphipterygium amplifolium, Amphipterygium glaucum, Amphipterygium molle, Anacardium amapaense, Anacardium amilcarianum, Anacardium brasiliense, Anacardium caracolii, Anacardium corymbosum, Anacardium curatellifolium, Anacardium excelsum, Anacardium fruticosum,