Swartzia lucida - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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Cowan
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WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000168819
Common Names
- Swartzia Lucida
- Tropical Swartzia
- White Swartzia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Swartzia lucida (also called 'Cedro Macho' and 'Cedro Real', among many other common names) is a species of tree in the Fabaceae family. It is native to Central America and South America. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Swartzia lucida is used for making furniture, flooring, and other wood products. It is also used as an ornamental plant for landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Swartzia lucida are white to pale pink in color, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with two seed leaves and a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Swartzia lucida is a tropical tree native to Central and South America. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature branches and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. The soil should be kept moist until the cuttings have rooted.
Where to Find Swartzia lucida
Swartzia lucida is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Swartzia lucida FAQ
What is the scientific name of Swartzia lucida?
Swartzia lucida
What is the family of Swartzia lucida?
Fabaceae
What is the native range of Swartzia lucida?
Mexico
Species in the Swartzia genus
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
John Macqueen Cowan (1892-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cowan' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:246687-2: Based on the initial data import