Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
foxworthyi
ID:
436066

Status:
valid

Authors:
Elmer

Source:
ksu

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Leafl. Philipp. Bot. 5: 1751 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000435398



Common Names

  • Swintonia foxworthyi
  • Foxworthyi Swintonia
  • Foxworthy's Swintonia


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Description

Swintonia foxworthyi (also called Foxworthy's 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 foxworthyi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Swintonia foxworthyi is a shrub native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. To propagate by cuttings, take a 4-6 inch cutting from the tip of a healthy stem and place it in a well-draining potting mix. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. Place the pot in a warm, bright location and keep the temperature between 65-75°F (18-24°C). The seedlings should emerge in 4-6 weeks.

Where to Find Swintonia foxworthyi

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

Swintonia foxworthyi FAQ

What is the common name of Swintonia foxworthyi?

Foxworthy's Swintonia

What type of plant is Swintonia foxworthyi?

It is a type of bromeliad

Where is Swintonia foxworthyi native to?

It is native to Mexico

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,