Swartzia piarensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
R.S.Cowan
Source:
tro
Year:
1968
Citation Micro:
Fl. Neotrop. Monogr.1: 45 (1968)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001052542
Common Names
- Swartzia Piarensis
- Piarensis Swartzia
- Swartzia Sprout
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Swartzia piarensis (also called Piarensis Swartzia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 10 meters tall. It is native to Central America and South America, where it is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests.
Uses & Benefits
Swartzia piarensis is a small tree that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant because of its dense foliage. The plant has medicinal properties and is used to treat skin diseases, rheumatism, and arthritis.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Swartzia piarensis are white and have five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.
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Swartzia piarensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. The plant should be grown in full sun and watered regularly.
Where to Find Swartzia piarensis
Swartzia piarensis 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:246743-2: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Swartzia piarensis R.S.Cowan: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.