Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
simplex
ID:
184248

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sw.) Spreng.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg. ed. 16, 2: 567 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000183577

Common Names

  • Swartzia simplex
  • Simple Swartzia
  • Simple Bean Tree

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Synonyms

  • Swartzia simplex continentalis Urb. [unknown]
  • Swartzia ochnacea DC. [unknown]
  • Swartzia simplex ochnacea (DC.) R.S.Cowan [unknown]
  • Swartzia simplex grandiflora (Raddi) R.S.Cowan [unknown]
  • Swartzia simplex darienensis (Pittier) Schery [unknown]
  • Swartzia trifolia Pittier [unknown]
  • Tounatea trifolia (Pittier) Britton & Rose [unknown]
  • Swartzia triphylla grandiflora Raddi [unknown]
  • Mimosa crocea Vell. [unknown]
  • Swartzia crocea (Vell.) Benth. [unknown]
  • Swartzia darienensis Pittier [unknown]
  • Tounatea crocea (Vell.) Taub. [unknown]
  • Tounatea darienensis (Pittier) Britton & Rose [unknown]
  • Swartzia simplex simplex [unknown]
  • Swartzia simplex genuina Urb. [invalid]
  • Swartzia simplex jamaicensis Urb. [valid]
  • Tounatea jamaicensis (Urb.) Britton & Rose [deprecated]
  • Possira simplex Sw. [valid]
  • Tounatea simplex (Sw.) Taub. [valid]
  • Tunatea simplex (Sw.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Swartzia grandiflora (Vahl) Willd. [illegitimate]
  • Rittera grandiflora Vahl [valid]
  • Rittera simplex (Sw.) Vahl [valid]
  • Swartzia simplicifolia Willd. [valid]
  • Tounatea macrosperma (Bertol.) Britton & Rose [unknown]
  • Swartzia macrosperma Bertol. [unknown]
  • Tounatea cuneata Britton [unknown]
  • Tounatea gatunensis Britton [unknown]
  • Tounatea grandiflora (Vahl) Pittier [valid]
  • Tounatea hayesii Britton [unknown]
  • Tounatea jamaicensis (Urb.) Britton [valid]
  • Tounatea ochnacea (DC.) Britton [unknown]
  • Tounatea penomenensis Britton [unknown]
  • Tounatea pittieri Britton [unknown]
  • Tounatea subcoriacea Britton [unknown]
  • Tounatea williamsii Britton [unknown]
  • Possira grandiflora (Vahl) Poir. [valid]

Description

Swartzia simplex (also called 'Simple Swartzia', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Central and South America. It grows to a height of up to 5 meters and has a trunk diameter of up to 30 cm. It is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests, tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, and tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Swartzia simplex is used as an ornamental plant, as a source of firewood and timber, and as a shade tree. It is also used for soil stabilization, erosion control, and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Swartzia simplex is a small, white, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, oblong seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Swartzia simplex is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun and can tolerate moderate drought. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Swartzia simplex

Swartzia simplex is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical rainforests.

Swartzia simplex FAQ

What is the scientific name of Swartzia simplex?

Swartzia simplex

What is the common name of Swartzia simplex?

Simple Swartzia

What is the natural habitat of Swartzia simplex?

Tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests

Species in the Swartzia genus

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Kurt Polycarp Joachim Sprengel (1766-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spreng.' in the authors string.
Olof Swartz (1760-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sw.' in the authors string.