Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
swinglei
ID:
614340

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Britton & Rose) Doweld

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
in Sukkulenty 3: 39. 2000.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000613672

Common Names

  • Cochemiea swinglei
  • Swingle's Cochemiea
  • Swingle's Seagrape

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Synonyms

  • Chilita swinglei (Britton & Rose) Orcutt [unknown]
  • Ebnerella swinglei (Britton & Rose) Buxb. [unknown]
  • Mammillaria swinglei (Britton & Rose) Boed. [unknown]
  • Neomammillaria swinglei Britton & Rose [unknown]
  • Mammillaria dioica swinglei (Britton & Rose) Hoeve [unknown]
  • Mammillaria microcarpa swinglei (Britton & Rose) Neutel. [unknown]
  • Mammillaria milleri swinglei (Britton & Rose) Neutel. [unknown]

Description

Cochemiea swinglei (also called Swingle's Cochemiea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the yellow-eyed grass family, Xyridaceae. It is a perennial herb with long, narrow leaves and is native to the southeastern United States. It can be found in wet, sandy soils near rivers, streams, and other bodies of water.

Uses & Benefits

Cochemiea swinglei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating digestive problems and skin ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cochemiea swinglei has yellow flowers, small, dark brown seeds, and small seedlings with narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cochemiea swinglei is a perennial herb that prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is done by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Cochemiea swinglei

Cochemiea swinglei is native to the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida.

Cochemiea swinglei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cochemiea swinglei?

Cochemiea swinglei

What is the common name of Cochemiea swinglei?

Swingle's Cochemiea

What is the natural habitat of Cochemiea swinglei?

Tropical and subtropical regions

Species in the Cochemiea genus

Cochemiea barbata, Cochemiea capensis, Cochemiea dioica, Cochemiea grahamii, Cochemiea halei, Cochemiea maritima, Cochemiea phitauiana, Cochemiea pondii, Cochemiea poselgeri, Cochemiea saboae, Cochemiea setispina, Cochemiea sheldonii, Cochemiea swinglei, Cochemiea theresae, Cochemiea wrightii, Cochemiea albicans, Cochemiea angelensis, Cochemiea armillata, Cochemiea blossfeldiana, Cochemiea boolii, Cochemiea bullardiana, Cochemiea cerralboa, Cochemiea conoidea, Cochemiea estebanensis, Cochemiea fraileana, Cochemiea goodridgei, Cochemiea guelzowiana, Cochemiea hutchisoniana, Cochemiea insularis, Cochemiea macdougallii, Cochemiea mainiae, Cochemiea multidigitata, Cochemiea palmeri, Cochemiea schumannii, Cochemiea tetrancistra, Cochemiea thomasii, Cochemiea thornberi, Cochemiea viridiflora, Cochemiea mazatlanensis,

Species in the Cactaceae family

Acanthocalycium glaucum, Acanthocalycium spiniflorum, Acanthocalycium thionanthum, Acanthocalycium leucanthum, Acanthocalycium rhodotrichum, Acanthocalycium klimpelianum, Acanthocereus chiapensis, Acanthocereus tetragonus, Acanthocereus guatemalensis, Acanthocereus maculatus, Acanthocereus canoensis, Acanthocereus castellae, Acanthocereus cuixmalensis, Acanthocereus fosterianus, Acanthocereus haackeanus, Acanthocereus hesperius, Acanthocereus hirschtianus, Acanthocereus macdougallii, Acanthocereus oaxacensis, Acanthocereus paradoxus, Acanthocereus rosei, Acanthocereus tepalcatepecanus, Acanthocereus atropurpureus, Acharagma aguirreanum, Acharagma roseanum, Airampoa albisaetacens, Airampoa armata, Airampoa ayrampo, Airampoa boliviensis, Airampoa cedergreniana, Airampoa chilensis, Airampoa corrugata, Airampoa erectoclada, Airampoa ianthinantha, Airampoa microdisca, Airampoa minuscula, Airampoa orurensis, Airampoa panellana, Airampoa picardoi, Airampoa silvestris, Airampoa tilcarensis, Aporepiphyllum freiburgensis, Aporocactus flagelliformis, Aporocactus martianus, Aporocactus moennighoffii, Aporocactus knebelii, Aporoheliocereus smithianus, Ariocarpus agavoides, Ariocarpus bravoanus, Ariocarpus drabi,