Swartzia acreana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Table of Contents
Status:
valid
Authors:
R.S.Cowan
Source:
tro
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Brittonia37: 300 (1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001060408
Common Names
- Swartzia acreana
- Acreana Swartzia
- Acreana Swartzia Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Swartzia acreana (also called Acre Swartzia, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to Brazil. It grows to a height of 15m and has compound leaves with small yellow flowers. It is found in open forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Swartzia acreana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, as well as for landscaping purposes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Swartzia acreana has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, dark brown, and round. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
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Swartzia acreana is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates.
Species in the Swartzia genus
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Richard Sumner Cowan (1921-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.S.Cowan' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:285742-2: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Swartzia acreana R.S.Cowan: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.