Status:
valid
Authors:
Griff.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1846
Citation Micro:
Proc. Linn. Soc. London 1: 283 (1846)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000435410
Common Names
- Swintonia floribunda
- Floribunda Swintonia
- Abundant-Flower Swintonia
Synonyms
- Swintonia griffithii Kurz [unknown]
- Swintonia helferi Hook.f. [unknown]
- Swintonia puberula H.Pearson [unknown]
Description
Swintonia floribunda (also called Many-flowered Swintonia, among many other common names) is a terrestrial bromeliad with a rosette of stiff, spiny, arching leaves. It is native to Mexico and Guatemala and usually grows in dry forests and scrubland.
Uses & Benefits
Swintonia floribunda is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and as a hedge plant.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Swintonia floribunda var. penangiana (King) Kochummen
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Swintonia floribunda has white flowers, small seeds and small seedlings.
Cultivation and Propagation
Swintonia floribunda is a small shrub that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate dry conditions. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Swintonia floribunda
Swintonia floribunda is native to Malaysia. It is found in the states of Sarawak and Sabah.
Swintonia floribunda FAQ
What is the scientific name of Swintonia floribunda?
Swintonia floribunda
What are the common names of Swintonia floribunda?
Flowering Tree
What is the distribution range of Swintonia floribunda?
India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand
Species in the Swintonia genus
Swintonia sarawakana,
Swintonia minuta,
Swintonia minutalata,
Swintonia parkinsonii,
Swintonia pierrei,
Swintonia robinsonii,
Swintonia schwenckii,
Swintonia spicifera,
Swintonia whitmorei,
Swintonia foxworthyi,
Swintonia acuta,
Swintonia glauca,
Swintonia floribunda,
Swintonia schwenkii,
Species in the Anacardiaceae family
Abrahamia buxifolia,
Abrahamia thouvenotii,
Abrahamia littoralis,
Abrahamia latifolia,
Abrahamia minutifolia,
Abrahamia ditimena,
Abrahamia betamponensis,
Abrahamia capuronii,
Abrahamia delphinensis,
Abrahamia ellipticarpa,
Abrahamia elongata,
Abrahamia itromoensis,
Abrahamia turkii,
Abrahamia deflexa,
Abrahamia grandidieri,
Abrahamia humbertii,
Abrahamia ibityensis,
Abrahamia lecomtei,
Abrahamia lenticellata,
Abrahamia lokobensis,
Abrahamia longipetiolata,
Abrahamia louvelii,
Abrahamia nitida,
Abrahamia oblongifolia,
Abrahamia pauciflora,
Abrahamia phillipsonii,
Abrahamia sambiranensis,
Abrahamia sericea,
Abrahamia suarezensis,
Abrahamia viguieri,
Abrahamia revoluta,
Abrahamia antongilensis,
Abrahamia darainensis,
Abrahamia patrickii,
Actinocheita filicina,
Allospondias lakonensis,
Allospondias laxiflora,
Amphipterygium simplicifolium,
Amphipterygium adstringens,
Amphipterygium amplifolium,
Amphipterygium glaucum,
Amphipterygium molle,
Anacardium amapaense,
Anacardium amilcarianum,
Anacardium brasiliense,
Anacardium caracolii,
Anacardium corymbosum,
Anacardium curatellifolium,
Anacardium excelsum,
Anacardium fruticosum,