Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glutinosa
ID:
504960

Status:
valid

Authors:
Merr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 8: 131 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000504292



Common Names

  • Swinglea glutinosa
  • Glutinous Swinglea
  • Glutinosa Swinglea


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Synonyms

  • Limonia glutinosa Blanco [unknown]
  • Aegle glutinosa Merr. [unknown]
  • Belou glutinosa Skeels [unknown]
  • Chaetospermum glutinosum Swingle [unknown]

Description

Swinglea glutinosa (also called Glutinous Swinglea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rutaceae family. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar, and it grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Swinglea glutinosa is used to treat skin diseases, as a diuretic, and to reduce fever. It is also used to treat digestive disorders, reduce inflammation, and improve circulation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Swinglea glutinosa has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Swinglea glutinosa is a species of bromeliad native to Peru and Bolivia. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil. Propagation is done by division of the offsets or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Swinglea glutinosa

Swinglea glutinosa is native to India and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Swinglea glutinosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Swinglea glutinosa?

Swinglea glutinosa

What is the common name of Swinglea glutinosa?

Glutinous Swinglea

What is the natural habitat of Swinglea glutinosa?

It is found in wet sclerophyll forests and heathlands in south-eastern Australia.

Species in the Swinglea genus

Species in the Rutaceae family

Acmadenia alternifolia, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia baileyensis, Acmadenia bodkinii, Acmadenia burchellii, Acmadenia candida, Acmadenia densifolia, Acmadenia faucitincta, Acmadenia flaccida, Acmadenia fruticosa, Acmadenia gracilis, Acmadenia heterophylla, Acmadenia kiwanensis, Acmadenia latifolia, Acmadenia laxa, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia macropetala, Acmadenia maculata, Acmadenia matroosbergensis, Acmadenia mundiana, Acmadenia nivea, Acmadenia nivenii, Acmadenia obtusata, Acmadenia patentifolia, Acmadenia rourkeana, Acmadenia rupicola, Acmadenia sheilae, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia tetracarpellata, Acmadenia tetragona, Acmadenia trigona, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia wittebergensis, Acradenia euodiiformis, Acradenia frankliniae, Acronychia richards-beehleri, Acronychia aberrans, Acronychia acidula, Acronychia acronychioides, Acronychia acuminata, Acronychia arfakensis, Acronychia baeuerlenii, Acronychia brassii, Acronychia carrii, Acronychia cartilaginea, Acronychia chooreechillum,

References