Swartzia prolata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
R.S.Cowan
Source:
tro
Year:
1968
Citation Micro:
Fl. Neotrop. Monogr.1: 110 (1968)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001052543
Common Names
- Swartzia Prolata
- Prolata Swartzia
- Swartzia Shoot
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Swartzia prolata (also called Brazilian Ironwood, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to South America. It has a straight trunk, with a grey-brown bark and a dense, rounded crown. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Swartzia prolata 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 prolata 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 prolata 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 prolata
Swartzia prolata is native to the Caribbean islands of Cuba and Hispaniola.
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:246754-2: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Swartzia prolata R.S.Cowan: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.