Swartzia littlei - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
R.S.Cowan
Source:
tro
Year:
1968
Citation Micro:
Fl. Neotrop. Monogr.1: 165 (1968)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001052531
Common Names
- Swartzia Littlei
- Littlei Swartzia
- Swartzia Bud
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Swartzia littlei (also called Littlei 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 littlei 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 littlei is a white or cream-colored, five-petaled flower. The seed is small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are green and have two cotyledons.
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Swartzia littlei can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. The plant should be grown in full sun and watered regularly.
Where to Find Swartzia littlei
Swartzia littlei is found in the Amazon rainforest of Brazil.
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:246680-2: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Swartzia littlei R.S.Cowan: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.