Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
microstylis
ID:
177453

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1840

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Hooker)2: 89 (1840)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000176782



Common Names

  • Swartzia microstylis
  • Small-Styled Swartzia
  • Microstylis Swartzia


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Description

Swartzia microstylis (also called Microstylis Swartzia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Central and South America. It grows up to 4 m tall and has small, yellow flowers. It is found in dry, open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Swartzia microstylis is used as a medicinal plant, as a source of timber, and as a source of fuel.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Swartzia microstylis has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, with a hard outer shell. The seedlings have a single stem with two leaves that are divided into three leaflets.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Swartzia microstylis is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a medium of perlite and peat moss. It can also be grown from seed, which should be sown in the fall or early spring.

Where to Find Swartzia microstylis

Swartzia microstylis is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas.

Swartzia microstylis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Swartzia microstylis?

Swartzia microstylis

What is the common name of Swartzia microstylis?

Microstylis swartzia

What is the natural habitat of Swartzia microstylis?

It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina

Species in the Swartzia genus

Species in the Fabaceae family