Fabaceae FAMILY

Swartzia tomentosa

Edibility

0/5

Medicinal

0/5

Safety & Hazards

When working the wood, the dust from it may cause irritation to mucous membranes in the nose and throat[ 341 Title South American Timbers: the Properties, Uses and Characteristics of 190 Species. Publication Author Bolza. E. & Christensen. F.J. Publisher Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization Year 1979 ISBN 0 643 02582 0 Description A very useful guide. ].

Botanical Description

Swartzia tomentosa is an evergreen tree growing up to 15 metres tall. It has low buttresses[ 341 Title South American Timbers: the Properties, Uses and Characteristics of 190 Species. Publication Author Bolza. E. & Christensen. F.J. Publisher Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization Year 1979 ISBN 0 643 02582 0 Description A very useful guide. ]. The tree is harvested from the wild for its very durable and attractive timber.

Habitat & Origin

Origintropical

Native RangeNorthern S. America - Venezuela, the Guyanas.

HabitatRainforests[ 341 Title South American Timbers: the Properties, Uses and Characteristics of 190 Species. Publication Author Bolza. E. & Christensen. F.J. Publisher Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization Year 1979 ISBN 0 643 02582 0 Description A very useful guide. ].