Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
schwenkii
ID:
1052498

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Teijsm. & Binn.) Teijsm. & Binn.

Source:
tro

Year:
1866

Citation Micro:
Cat. Hort. Bot. Bogor. : 230 (1866)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001051836



Common Names

  • Schwenkii Swintonia
  • Swintonia schwenkii
  • Schwenki Swintonia


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Description

Swintonia schwenkii (also called Schwenk's Swintonia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to the western United States, where it can be found in the states of California, Nevada, Utah, and Arizona. It grows in open, dry habitats, such as sagebrush flats, rocky slopes, and dry meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Swintonia schwenkii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It is also used to make herbal medicines for treating digestive problems and as a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Swintonia schwenkii is a small, yellow-greenish flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, hard seed. The seedlings are small, with thin, long stems and small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Swintonia schwenkii is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. To propagate, sow the seeds in spring and cover lightly with soil. Keep the soil moist until germination occurs. Once the seedlings are established, thin them to about 8 inches apart. Swintonia schwenkii can also be propagated by division in the spring.

Where to Find Swintonia schwenkii

Swintonia schwenkii is native to the southwestern United States and northern 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

Johannes Elias Teijsmann (1808-1882): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Teijsm.' in the authors string.
Simon Binnendijk (1821-1883): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Binn.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:71538-1: Based on the initial data import