Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gracilis
ID:
1063144

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pipoly & Rudas

Source:
tro

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Novon4: 167 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001062482



Common Names

  • Swartzia gracilis
  • Swartzia
  • Gracilis


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Description

Swartzia gracilis (also called Gracile swartzia, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to South America. It grows up to 15m in height and has white flowers. It is found in tropical rainforests and moist woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Swartzia gracilis is used as a timber tree for construction and furniture making. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil conservation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Swartzia gracilis has small, yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Where to Find Swartzia gracilis

Swartzia gracilis is native to Brazil and can be found in the Atlantic Forest.

Species in the Swartzia genus

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

John J. Pipoly (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pipoly' in the authors string.
Agustin Rudas Ll. (d.1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rudas' in the authors string.