Swartzia fraterna - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
R.S.Cowan
Source:
tro
Year:
1968
Citation Micro:
Fl. Neotrop. Monogr.1: 62 (1968)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001052522
Common Names
- Swartzia Fraterna
- Fraterna Swartzia
- Swartzia Branch
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Swartzia fraterna (also called Fraterna Swartzia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 10 meters tall. It is native to Central America and South America, where it is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests.
Uses & Benefits
Swartzia fraterna is used as a timber tree for construction and furniture. It is also used for medicinal purposes such as treating fever, headache, and stomach ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Swartzia fraterna is small, yellowish-green, and grows in clusters. The seed is a small, yellowish-brown drupe containing one seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaflets.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Swartzia fraterna is a tropical tree that can be grown in a variety of soils. It is best grown in a sunny location with well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. Water regularly and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Swartzia fraterna
Swartzia fraterna is native to the Caribbean islands of Cuba and Hispaniola.
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:246643-2: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Swartzia fraterna R.S.Cowan: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.