Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
picramnioides
ID:
1286635

Status:
valid

Authors:
Standl. & L.O.Williams ex Torke & N.Zamora

Source:
tro

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Brittonia62: 223 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001285973

Common Names

  • Swartzia picramnioides
  • Picramnioides Swartzia
  • Picramnioides Bean Tree

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Description

Swartzia picramnioides (also called Swartzia picramnioides, among many other common names) is a small tree native to Central and South America. It has large, glossy green leaves and white flowers. It grows in dry forests and scrubland.

Uses & Benefits

Swartzia picramnioides is used as an ornamental plant, as a groundcover, and for erosion control. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Swartzia picramnioides are small, white, and tubular. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Swartzia picramnioides is a hardy, evergreen tree that grows up to 20 m in height. It is best propagated by seed, which should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a warm, sunny location. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are about 15 cm tall. The tree should be watered regularly, and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer once a year.

Where to Find Swartzia picramnioides

Swartzia picramnioides is native to China and India. It can be found in moist forests and along streams.

Species in the Swartzia genus

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.
Louis Otho Williams (1908-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.O.Williams' in the authors string.
Nelson A. Zamora (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Zamora' in the authors string.
Benjamin M. Torke: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Torke' in the authors string.