Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
swartziana
ID:
575370

Status:
valid

Authors:
Griseb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1859

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. W. I. : 115 (1859)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000574702



Common Names

  • Swartz's Bunchosia
  • Swartz's Tillandsia
  • Swartz's Bromeliad


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Synonyms

  • Bunchosia leonis rotundata Nied. [unknown]
  • Bunchosia swartziana yucatanensis Nied. [unknown]

Description

Bunchosia swartziana (also called Swartz's buttercup, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Malpighiaceae family. It is native to Central America and South America. It grows in dry, rocky, and sandy soils in open woodlands, scrub, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Bunchosia swartziana is an ornamental plant that is often grown in gardens and containers. The leaves can be used to make tea and the fruits can be used to make jams and jellies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bunchosia swartziana has small yellow flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bunchosia swartziana is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 10°F (-12°C). Pruning is recommended to keep the plant in shape.

Where to Find Bunchosia swartziana

Bunchosia swartziana is native to Central and South America.

Bunchosia swartziana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bunchosia swartziana?

Bunchosia swartziana

What is the natural habitat of Bunchosia swartziana?

Tropical forests of Central and South America

How big does Bunchosia swartziana grow?

Bunchosia swartziana grows up to 12 feet tall

Species in the Bunchosia genus

Bunchosia acuminata, Bunchosia angustifolia, Bunchosia anomala, Bunchosia apiculata, Bunchosia argentea, Bunchosia armeniaca, Bunchosia articulata, Bunchosia berlinii, Bunchosia biocellata, Bunchosia bonplandiana, Bunchosia brevistyla, Bunchosia canescens, Bunchosia caroli, Bunchosia cauliflora, Bunchosia cestrifolia, Bunchosia costaricensis, Bunchosia cumanensis, Bunchosia decussiflora, Bunchosia deflexa, Bunchosia diphylla, Bunchosia dwyeri, Bunchosia ekmanii, Bunchosia elliptica, Bunchosia emarginata, Bunchosia glandulifera, Bunchosia glandulosa, Bunchosia gracilis, Bunchosia grandifolia, Bunchosia grayumii, Bunchosia guatemalensis, Bunchosia haitiensis, Bunchosia hartwegiana, Bunchosia hookeriana, Bunchosia hotteana, Bunchosia itacarensis, Bunchosia jamaicensis, Bunchosia lancifolia, Bunchosia lanieri, Bunchosia lindeniana, Bunchosia linearifolia, Bunchosia luzmariae, Bunchosia macilenta, Bunchosia macrophylla, Bunchosia maritima, Bunchosia matudai, Bunchosia mcvaughii, Bunchosia mesoamericana, Bunchosia mollis, Bunchosia montana, Bunchosia monticola,

Species in the Malpighiaceae family

Acmanthera cowanii, Acmanthera duckei, Acmanthera fernandesii, Acmanthera latifolia, Acmanthera longifolia, Acmanthera minima, Acmanthera parviflora, Acridocarpus adenophorus, Acridocarpus alopecurus, Acridocarpus alternifolius, Acridocarpus austrocaledonicus, Acridocarpus ballyi, Acridocarpus camerunensis, Acridocarpus chevalieri, Acridocarpus chloropterus, Acridocarpus congestus, Acridocarpus congolensis, Acridocarpus excelsus, Acridocarpus glaucescens, Acridocarpus hirundo, Acridocarpus humbertii, Acridocarpus humblotii, Acridocarpus katangensis, Acridocarpus ledermannii, Acridocarpus longifolius, Acridocarpus macrocalyx, Acridocarpus mayumbensis, Acridocarpus monodii, Acridocarpus natalitius, Acridocarpus oppositifolius, Acridocarpus orientalis, Acridocarpus pauciglandulosus, Acridocarpus perrieri, Acridocarpus plagiopterus, Acridocarpus prasinus, Acridocarpus scheffleri, Acridocarpus smeathmannii, Acridocarpus socotranus, Acridocarpus spectabilis, Acridocarpus staudtii, Acridocarpus ugandensis, Acridocarpus vanderystii, Acridocarpus vivy, Acridocarpus zanzibaricus, Adelphia hiraea, Adelphia macrophylla, Adelphia mirabilis, Adelphia platyrachis, Aenigmatanthera doniana, Aenigmatanthera lasiandra,

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