Bersama swinnyi - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Geraniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
swinnyi
ID:
565167
Status:
valid
Authors:
E.Phillips
Source:
cmp
Year:
1921
Citation Micro:
Bothalia 1: 36 (1921)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000564499
Common Names
- Bersama swinnyi
- Swinny's Bersama
- Swinnyi Bersama
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Bersama swinnyi (also called Swinny's Bersama, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub or small tree native to India and Sri Lanka. It has an upright, spreading habit with alternate, ovate leaves. It is found in forests, thickets and along streams in its native regions.
Uses & Benefits
Bersama swinnyi is used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and skin diseases. It is also used for its timber, which is used for furniture, construction, and fuel.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bersama swinnyi has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Bersama swinnyi is a deciduous shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is best propagated by softwood cuttings taken in early summer. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in autumn in a cold frame.
Where to Find Bersama swinnyi
Bersama swinnyi is native to the tropical forests of Malaysia.
Bersama swinnyi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bersama swinnyi?
Bersama swinnyi
What is the growth habit of Bersama swinnyi?
It is an evergreen shrub with a spreading habit.
What is the native range of Bersama swinnyi?
It is native to South Africa.
Species in the Bersama genus
Species in the Francoaceae family
Balbisia calycina, Balbisia aphanifolia, Balbisia gracilis, Balbisia integrifolia, Balbisia meyeniana, Balbisia microphylla, Balbisia miniata, Balbisia peduncularis, Balbisia stitchkinii, Balbisia verticillata, Balbisia calycina, Bersama abyssinica, Bersama lucens, Bersama palustris, Bersama swinnyi, Bersama swynnertonii, Bersama tysoniana, Bersama yangambiensis, Francoa appendiculata, Greyia flanaganii, Greyia radlkoferi, Greyia sutherlandii, Melianthus comosus, Melianthus dregeanus, Melianthus major, Melianthus pectinatus, Melianthus villosus, Melianthus elongatus, Rhynchotheca spinosa, Viviania linostigma, Viviania ovata, Viviania tenuicaulis, Viviania elegans, Viviania marifolia,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2675143: Based on the initial data import
Edwin Percy Phillips (1884-1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Phillips' in the authors string.