Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
swartzii
ID:
614084

Status:
valid

Authors:
Meisn.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1856

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 14: 159 (1856)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000613416

Common Names

  • Coccoloba swartzii
  • Swartz's Coccoloba
  • Swartz's Seagrape

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Synonyms

  • Coccoloba borinquensis Britton [unknown]
  • Coccoloba corozalensis Lundell [unknown]
  • Coccoloba gentlei Lundell [unknown]
  • Coccoloba neglecta Fawc. & Rendle [unknown]
  • Coccoloba swartzii portoricensis Meisn. [unknown]
  • Coccoloba swartzii pubescens R.A.Howard [unknown]

Description

Coccoloba swartzii (also called Swartz's Seagrape, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the buckwheat family. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and northern South America. It is found in coastal areas, where it grows in sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Coccoloba swartzii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. Its leaves are edible and can be cooked like spinach. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Coccoloba swartzii has white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves that are covered in a white fuzz.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Coccoloba swartzii is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate salt spray.

Where to Find Coccoloba swartzii

Coccoloba swartzii can be found in Central America, in countries such as Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and Panama.

Coccoloba swartzii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Coccoloba swartzii?

Coccoloba swartzii

What type of soil does Coccoloba swartzii prefer?

Well-drained, sandy soil

What is the optimal temperature for Coccoloba swartzii?

65-85°F

Species in the Coccoloba genus

Coccoloba acapulcensis, Coccoloba acrostichoides, Coccoloba acuminata, Coccoloba acuna, Coccoloba albicans, Coccoloba alnifolia, Coccoloba arborescens, Coccoloba argentinensis, Coccoloba armata, Coccoloba ascendens, Coccoloba baracoensis, Coccoloba barbadensis, Coccoloba barkeri, Coccoloba belizensis, Coccoloba benitensis, Coccoloba boxii, Coccoloba brasiliensis, Coccoloba buchii, Coccoloba bullata, Coccoloba caesia, Coccoloba caracasana, Coccoloba caravellae, Coccoloba ceibensis, Coccoloba cereifera, Coccoloba charitostachya, Coccoloba chiapensis, Coccoloba cholutecensis, Coccoloba clementis, Coccoloba colombiana, Coccoloba conduplicata, Coccoloba cordata, Coccoloba coriacea, Coccoloba coronata, Coccoloba costata, Coccoloba cowellii, Coccoloba cozumelensis, Coccoloba cruegeri, Coccoloba cujabensis, Coccoloba darienensis, Coccoloba declinata, Coccoloba densifrons, Coccoloba diversifolia, Coccoloba dussii, Coccoloba escuintlensis, Coccoloba excelsa, Coccoloba fallax, Coccoloba fastigiata, Coccoloba fawcettii, Coccoloba filipes, Coccoloba flavescens,

Species in the Polygonaceae family

Acanthoscyphus parishii, Afrobrunnichia africana, Afrobrunnichia erecta, Antigonon flavescens, Antigonon guatimalense, Antigonon leptopus, Aristocapsa insignis, Atraphaxis intricata, Atraphaxis angustifolia, Atraphaxis aucheri, Atraphaxis avenia, Atraphaxis badghysi, Atraphaxis billardieri, Atraphaxis bracteata, Atraphaxis canescens, Atraphaxis caucasica, Atraphaxis compacta, Atraphaxis daghestanica, Atraphaxis decipiens, Atraphaxis frutescens, Atraphaxis grandiflora, Atraphaxis irtyschensis, Atraphaxis karataviensis, Atraphaxis kopetdagensis, Atraphaxis laetevirens, Atraphaxis macrocarpa, Atraphaxis manshurica, Atraphaxis muschketowii, Atraphaxis pungens, Atraphaxis pyrifolia, Atraphaxis rodinii, Atraphaxis seravschanica, Atraphaxis spinosa, Atraphaxis suaedifolia, Atraphaxis teretifolia, Atraphaxis virgata, Atraphaxis arianum, Atraphaxis atraphaxiforme, Atraphaxis toktogulicum, Brunnichia ovata, Calligonum acanthopterum, Calligonum aciferum, Calligonum aculeatum, Calligonum aequilaterale, Calligonum alaschanicum, Calligonum alatiforme, Calligonum alatum, Calligonum amoenum, Calligonum androssowii, Calligonum aphyllum,

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