Status:
valid
Authors:
Kochummen
Source:
ksu
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Sandakania 7: 111 (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000435350
Common Names
- Swintonia sarawakana
- Sarawak Swintonia
- Swinton's Plume
Description
Swintonia sarawakana (also called 'Sarawak Swintonia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Dipterocarpaceae family. It is native to Malaysia and Indonesia. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, and is a tree.
Uses & Benefits
Swintonia sarawakana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It can also be used as a ground cover in dry areas and can be used to make a hedge or border. The leaves can be used to make a tea that has a mild laxative effect.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Swintonia sarawakana has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Swintonia sarawakana can be propagated through seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained, sandy compost. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be grown in partial shade and in well-drained soil.
Where to Find Swintonia sarawakana
Swintonia sarawakana is native to Malaysia. It is found in the states of Sarawak and Sabah.
Swintonia sarawakana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Swintonia sarawakana?
Swintonia sarawakana
What are the common names of Swintonia sarawakana?
Sarawak Tree
What is the distribution range of Swintonia sarawakana?
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,