Swartzia bombycina - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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Authors:
Cowan
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WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000179131
Common Names
- Silk Swartzia
- Swartzia bombycina
- Swartzia bombycina
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Swartzia bombycina (also called Bombycin Swartzia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to South America. It grows up to 8 meters tall and has compound leaves with 3-5 leaflets. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Swartzia bombycina is used for fodder, soil improvement, and as a green manure crop.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Swartzia bombycina has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a few leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Swartzia bombycina is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 5 m in height. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of indirect sunlight.
Where to Find Swartzia bombycina
Swartzia bombycina is native to Brazil and can be found in tropical moist forests.
Swartzia bombycina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Swartzia bombycina?
Swartzia bombycina
What type of plant is Swartzia bombycina?
A legume
Where is Swartzia bombycina native to?
Brazil
Species in the Swartzia genus
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
John Macqueen Cowan (1892-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cowan' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:285747-2: Based on the initial data import