Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
whitmorei
ID:
436031

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kochummen) Kosterm.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Blumea 33: 347 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000435363



Common Names

  • Swintonia whitmorei
  • Whitmore's Swintonia
  • Swinton's Plume


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Synonyms

  • Mangifera whitmorei Kochummen [unknown]

Description

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Swintonia whitmorei 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 whitmorei

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

Swintonia whitmorei FAQ

What is the common name of Swintonia whitmorei?

Whitmore's Swintonia

What type of plant is Swintonia whitmorei?

It is a type of bromeliad

Where is Swintonia whitmorei 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.
Kizhakkedathu Mathai Kochummen (1931-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kochummen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:945809-1: Based on the initial data import