Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
parkinsonii
ID:
436023

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.E.C.Fisch.) Kosterm.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Blumea 33: 347 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000435355



Common Names

  • Swintonia parkinsonii
  • Parkinson's Swintonia
  • Swinton's Plume


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Synonyms

  • Mangifera parkinsonii C.E.C.Fisch. [unknown]

Description

Swintonia parkinsonii (also called 'Parkinson's Swintonia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Dipterocarpaceae family. It is native to Malaysia and Indonesia. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, and is a tree.

Uses & Benefits

Swintonia parkinsonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It can also be used as a ground cover in dry areas and can be used to make a hedge or border. The leaves can be used to make a tea that has a mild laxative effect.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Swintonia parkinsonii has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Swintonia parkinsonii can be propagated through seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained, sandy compost. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be grown in partial shade and in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Swintonia parkinsonii

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

Swintonia parkinsonii FAQ

What is the common name of Swintonia parkinsonii?

Parkinson's Swintonia

What type of plant is Swintonia parkinsonii?

It is a type of bromeliad

Where is Swintonia parkinsonii 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,

References

André Joseph Guillaume Henri Kostermans (1906-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kosterm.' in the authors string.
Cecil Ernest Claude Fischer (1874-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.E.C.Fisch.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:945808-1: Based on the initial data import