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
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.
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 Swintonia genus
Swintonia sarawakana,
Swintonia minuta,
Swintonia minutalata,
Swintonia parkinsonii,
Swintonia pierrei,
Swintonia robinsonii,
Swintonia schwenckii,
Swintonia spicifera,
Swintonia whitmorei,
Swintonia foxworthyi,
Swintonia acuta,
Swintonia glauca,
Swintonia floribunda,
Swintonia schwenkii,
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,