Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vaupesiana
ID:
1053217

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.S.Cowan

Source:
tro

Year:
1968

Citation Micro:
Fl. Neotrop. Monogr.1: 126 (1968)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001052555



Common Names

  • Swartzia Vaupesiana
  • Vaupesiana Swartzia
  • Swartzia Leaflet


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Description

Swartzia vaupesiana (also called Vaupes 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 vaupesiana has been used as a food source and for its wood. It has also been used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and antioxidant properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Small, white, fragrant flowers with five petals. Seed: Small, black, oval-shaped seeds. Seedlings: Young seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Swartzia vaupesiana 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 vaupesiana

Swartzia vaupesiana is native to the Caribbean islands of Cuba and Hispaniola.

Species in the Swartzia genus

Species in the Fabaceae family