Swartzia pinheiroana - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
R.S.Cowan
Source:
tro
Year:
1981
Citation Micro:
Brittonia33: 13 (1981)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001055969
Common Names
- Pinheiroana Swartzia
- Pinheiroana Bean
- Pinheiroana Vigna
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Swartzia pinheiroana (also called Swartzia pinheiroi, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to South America. It grows in tropical and subtropical regions, in areas with dry to moist soils. It has yellow flowers and pinnate leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Swartzia pinheiroana is used as a cover crop, forage crop, and green manure crop. It is also used as a soil-improver and as a source of firewood.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Swartzia pinheiroana has small, white flowers that have five petals. The seeds are small, black and have a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and have a single, long stem with two small, oval shaped leaves.
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Swartzia pinheiroana is a perennial species of legume that can be propagated by seed. It is best grown in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is a low-maintenance plant that requires minimal care.
Where to Find Swartzia pinheiroana
Swartzia pinheiroana can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay.
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:246748-2: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Swartzia pinheiroana R.S.Cowan: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.