Swartzia ingifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Table of Contents
- Summary
- Common names
- Description
- Uses & Benefits
- Flower, Seeds and seedlings
- Where to find
- References
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ducke
Source:
tro
Year:
1932
Citation Micro:
Trop. Woods31: 17 (1932)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001049752
Common Names
- Ingifolia Swartzia
- Ingifolia False-Mastic
- Ingifolia False-Mastic-Swartzia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Swartzia ingifolia (also called 'Swartzia', among many other common names) is a small tree native to Mexico and Central America. It has a single, straight trunk and a rounded crown, with leaves that are alternate, oblong, and entire. It is found in tropical dry forests and deciduous forests, usually on limestone soils.
Uses & Benefits
Swartzia ingifolia is a species of flowering plant that is native to South America. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments. It has anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal, and anti-bacterial properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Swartzia ingifolia is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem.
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Swartzia ingifolia is native to the Amazon rainforest in Brazil.
Species in the Swartzia genus
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Adolpho Ducke (1876-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ducke' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Swartzia ingifolia Ducke: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.