Swartzia — 30 species
Botanical species in the genus Swartzia recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Swartzia acutifolia
Swartzia acutifolia
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
A tree of moderate elevations in the tropics, where it is found at elevations around 1,000 metres. Grows best in a sunny position. Prefers a well-drained soil.
Full cultivation guide →Swartzia amplifolia
Swartzia amplifolia
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria, these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen. Some of this nitrogen is utilized by the growing plant but some can also be used by other plants growing nearby.
Full cultivation guide →Swartzia apetala
Swartzia apetala
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria; these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen. Some of this nitrogen is utilized by the growing plant but some can also be used by other plants growing nearby.
Full cultivation guide →Swartzia arborescens
Swartzia arborescens
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria; these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen. Some of this nitrogen is utilized by the growing plant but some can also be used by other plants growing nearby.
Full cultivation guide →Swartzia auriculata
Swartzia auriculata
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria; these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen. Some of this nitrogen is utilized by the growing plant but some can also be used by other plants growing nearby.
Full cultivation guide →Swartzia bannia
Swartzia bannia
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria; these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen. Some of this nitrogen is utilized by the growing plant but some can also be used by other plants growing nearby.
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Swartzia benthamiana
Swartzia benthamiana
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
A plant of the moist lowland tropics, where it is found at elevations up to 600 metres. This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria; these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen. Some of this nitrogen is utilized by the growing plant but some can also be used by other plants growing nearby.
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Swartzia dipetala
Swartzia dipetala
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Prefers a position in full sun or light shade. Tolerant of occasionally inundated soils. A fast-growing tree.
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Swartzia flaemingii
Swartzia flaemingii
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Succeeds in full sun or light shade. Prefers a deep, clay soil in the wild. Plants are tolerant of occasional inundation of the soil.
Full cultivation guide →Swartzia grandifolia
Swartzia grandifolia
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria; these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen. Some of this nitrogen is utilized by the growing plant but some can also be used by other plants growing nearby.
Full cultivation guide →Swartzia ingifolia
Swartzia ingifolia
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Although many species within the family Fabaceae have a symbiotic relationship with soil bacteria, this species is said to be devoid of such a relationship and therefore does not fix atmospheric nitrogen.
Full cultivation guide →Swartzia jenmanii
Swartzia jenmanii
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria; these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen. Some of this nitrogen is utilized by the growing plant but some can also be used by other plants growing nearby.
Full cultivation guide →Swartzia jorori
Swartzia jorori
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria; these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen. Some of this nitrogen is utilized by the growing plant but some can also be used by other plants growing nearby.
Full cultivation guide →Swartzia laevicarpa
Swartzia laevicarpa
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria; these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen. Some of this nitrogen is utilized by the growing plant but some can also be used by other plants growing nearby.
Full cultivation guide →Swartzia langsdorffii
Swartzia langsdorffii
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Prefers a position in some shade. Newly planted young trees grow away quite slowly. This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria; these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen.
Full cultivation guide →Swartzia leiocalycina
Swartzia leiocalycina
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria; these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen. Some of this nitrogen is utilized by the growing plant but some can also be used by other plants growing nearby.
Full cultivation guide →Swartzia leiogyne
Swartzia leiogyne
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria; these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen. Some of this nitrogen is utilized by the growing plant but some can also be used by other plants growing nearby.
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Swartzia macrostachya
Swartzia macrostachya
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Newly planted young trees grow away moderately well and can reach a height of 1.5 metres within 2 years. This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria; these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen. Some of this nitrogen is utilized by the growing plant but some can also be used by other plants growing nearby.
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Swartzia myrtifolia
Swartzia myrtifolia
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Although many species within the family Fabaceae have a symbiotic relationship with soil bacteria, this species is said to be devoid of such a relationship and therefore does not fix atmospheric nitrogen.
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Swartzia oblata
Swartzia oblata
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Succeeds in sunny positions and dappled shade. Prefers a well-drained soil, but tolerant of occasionally waterlogged conditions. Newly planted young trees grow away moderately well.
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Swartzia panacoco
Swartzia panacoco
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
There are conflicting reports on whether or not this tree has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria, so it is unclear as to whether this tree fixes atmospheric nitrogen.
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Swartzia panamensis
Swartzia panamensis
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Prefers a well-drained soil. This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria; these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen. Some of this nitrogen is utilized by the growing plant but some can also be used by other plants growing nearby.
Full cultivation guide →Swartzia pendula
Swartzia pendula
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria; these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen. Some of this nitrogen is utilized by the growing plant but some can also be used by other plants growing nearby.
Full cultivation guide →Swartzia polyphylla
Swartzia polyphylla
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria; these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen. Some of this nitrogen is utilized by the growing plant but some can also be used by other plants growing nearby.
Full cultivation guide →Swartzia schomburgkii
Swartzia schomburgkii
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria; these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen. Some of this nitrogen is utilized by the growing plant but some can also be used by other plants growing nearby.
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Swartzia simplex
Swartzia simplex
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria; these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen. Some of this nitrogen is utilized by the growing plant but some can also be used by other plants growing nearby.
Full cultivation guide →Swartzia tomentosa
Swartzia tomentosa
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria; these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen. Some of this nitrogen is utilized by the growing plant but some can also be used by other plants growing nearby.
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