Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
glauca
ID:
436073

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1880

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 1: 44 (1880)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000435405



Common Names

  • Swintonia glauca
  • Glauca Swintonia
  • Glaucous Swintonia


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Description

Swintonia glauca (also called Glaucous 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 glauca is used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant. It is also used as a windbreak and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Swintonia glauca 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 glauca

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

Swintonia glauca FAQ

What is the common name of Swintonia glauca?

Glaucous Swintonia

What type of plant is Swintonia glauca?

It is a type of bromeliad

Where is Swintonia glauca 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,