Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
canescens
ID:
1283125

Status:
valid

Authors:
Torke

Source:
tro

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc.153: 344 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001282463

Common Names

  • Swartzia canescens
  • Grey Swartzia
  • Canescens Swartzia

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Description

Swartzia canescens (also called White Swartzia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has large, glossy green leaves and white flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Swartzia canescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin conditions and respiratory ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Swartzia canescens has small, white, bell-shaped flowers that are borne in clusters on the tips of the stems. The flowers have four petals and four stamens. The seed is a small, black, shiny nutlet. The seedlings have two opposite, oval-shaped cotyledons and long, slender stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Swartzia canescens is a hardy perennial that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed, cuttings, or division. When grown from seed, it should be sown in a sunny location in well-drained soil. When grown from cuttings, it should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a pot filled with moist soil. When propagating by division, it should be divided in late spring or early summer and planted in a pot filled with moist soil.

Where to Find Swartzia canescens

Swartzia canescens is native to tropical America and can be found in moist forests, thickets, and along rivers.

Swartzia canescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Swartzia canescens?

Swartzia canescens

What is the family of Swartzia canescens?

Fabaceae

What is the common name of Swartzia canescens?

Grey Swartzia

Species in the Swartzia genus

Species in the Fabaceae family