Swartzia buntingii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
R.S.Cowan
Source:
tro
Year:
1968
Citation Micro:
Fl. Neotrop. Monogr.1: 204 (1968)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001052513
Common Names
- Swartzia Buntingii
- Buntingii Swartzia
- Swartzia Swartzia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Swartzia buntingii (also called Buntingii, among many other common names) is a species of flowering tree in the pea family Fabaceae. It is native to South America and is found in the Amazon rainforest. The tree can reach heights of up to 25 m and has a trunk diameter of up to 60 cm. Its leaves are pinnate and its flowers are white and fragrant.
Uses & Benefits
Swartzia buntingii is used as a timber tree for construction and furniture. It is also used for medicinal purposes such as treating fever, headache, and stomach ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Swartzia buntingii is a yellow pea-like flower with a white center. The seed is a small, dark brown, flat, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Swartzia buntingii is a tropical tree that can be grown in a variety of soils. It is best grown in a sunny location with well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. Water regularly and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Swartzia buntingii
Swartzia buntingii is found in the Amazon rainforest of Brazil.
Species in the Swartzia genus
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Richard Sumner Cowan (1921-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.S.Cowan' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:246601-2: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Swartzia buntingii R.S.Cowan: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.