Swartzia steyermarkii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
R.S.Cowan
Source:
tro
Year:
1968
Citation Micro:
Fl. Neotrop. Monogr.1: 160 (1968)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001052550
Common Names
- Swartzia Steyermarkii
- Steyermarkii Swartzia
- Swartzia Branchlet
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Swartzia steyermarkii (also called Steyermark's Ironwood, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to South America. It has a straight trunk, with a grey-brown bark and a dense, rounded crown. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Swartzia steyermarkii has been used as a food source and for its wood. It has also been used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and antioxidant properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Swartzia steyermarkii are white and have five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Swartzia steyermarkii 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 steyermarkii
Swartzia steyermarkii is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.
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:246789-2: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Swartzia steyermarkii R.S.Cowan: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.