Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
swinglei
ID:
1084561

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kundu & S.Guha

Source:
tro

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Bot. Not. 129: 263 (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001083899



Common Names

  • Rhaptonema swinglei
  • Swinglei
  • Rhaptonema


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Description

Rhaptonema swinglei (also called Swingle's rhaptonema, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree species native to the Amazon rainforest. It is found in moist lowland forests, and can reach up to 10 meters in height. It has an ovate-oblong leaf shape, and produces yellowish-white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Rhaptonema swinglei is used as an ornamental plant, for its fragrant flowers, and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Rhaptonema swinglei is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhaptonema swinglei is a tropical shrub that is native to India. It can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. It prefers a warm, humid climate and well-drained, fertile soil. It should be grown in full sun or partial shade and should be watered regularly. Pruning should be done in late winter or early spring to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Rhaptonema swinglei

Rhaptonema swinglei is native to tropical Asia, from India to the Philippines and Indonesia. It is found in moist forests and on riverbanks.

Species in the Menispermaceae family

Abuta acutifolia, Abuta antioquiana, Abuta aristeguietae, Abuta barbata, Abuta brevifolia, Abuta bullata, Abuta candollei, Abuta chiapasensis, Abuta chocoensis, Abuta colombiana, Abuta dwyeriana, Abuta fluminum, Abuta grandifolia, Abuta grisebachii, Abuta imene, Abuta longa, Abuta mycetandra, Abuta obovata, Abuta pahni, Abuta panamensis, Abuta panurensis, Abuta platyphylla, Abuta racemosa, Abuta rufescens, Abuta sandwithiana, Abuta seemannii, Abuta selloana, Abuta solimoesensis, Abuta soukupii, Abuta spicata, Abuta steyermarkii, Abuta vaupesensis, Abuta velutina, Albertisia apiculata, Albertisia capituliflora, Albertisia cordifolia, Albertisia crassa, Albertisia cuneata, Albertisia delagoensis, Albertisia exelliana, Albertisia ferruginea, Albertisia glabra, Albertisia laurifolia, Albertisia mangenotii, Albertisia mecistophylla, Albertisia megacarpa, Albertisia papuana, Albertisia porcata, Albertisia puberula, Albertisia scandens,

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