Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
abbottiae
ID:
165168

Status:
valid

Authors:
I.M.Johnst.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor.19: 120 (1938)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000164497

Common Names

  • Abbottiae brongniartia
  • Brongniartia abbottiae
  • Brongniartia abbottiae

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Description

Brongniartia abbottiae (also called Abbottiae, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to Central America and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Brongniartia abbottiae is used as an ornamental plant, as a source of timber, and as a shade tree. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Brongniartia abbottiae is a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, hard, black seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a single, long stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brongniartia abbottiae is a shrub that can reach up to 4 meters in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location, and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Brongniartia abbottiae

Brongniartia abbottiae can be found in the tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests of Central and South America.

Brongniartia abbottiae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Brongniartia abbottiae?

Brongniartia abbottiae

What is the common name of Brongniartia abbottiae?

Abbott's Brongniartia

Where is Brongniartia abbottiae found?

It is found in Mexico, Central America, and South America

Species in the Brongniartia genus

Brongniartia abbottiae, Brongniartia alamosana, Brongniartia argentea, Brongniartia caeciliae, Brongniartia canescens, Brongniartia cuneata, Brongniartia diffusa, Brongniartia funiculata, Brongniartia goldmanii, Brongniartia hirsuta, Brongniartia inconstans, Brongniartia luisana, Brongniartia lunata, Brongniartia lupinoides, Brongniartia mollicula, Brongniartia nudiflora, Brongniartia parvifolia, Brongniartia peninsularis, Brongniartia pringlei, Brongniartia rozynskii, Brongniartia seleri, Brongniartia suberea, Brongniartia tenuifolia, Brongniartia trifoliata, Brongniartia ulbrichiana, Brongniartia parryi, Brongniartia foliolosa, Brongniartia glabrata, Brongniartia magnibracteata, Brongniartia mollis, Brongniartia oligosperma, Brongniartia podalyrioides, Brongniartia robinioides, Brongniartia vicioides, Brongniartia bracteolata, Brongniartia strigillosa, Brongniartia argyrophylla, Brongniartia imitator, Brongniartia minima, Brongniartia cordata, Brongniartia mortonii, Brongniartia norrisii, Brongniartia pacifica, Brongniartia minutifolia, Brongniartia guerrerensis, Brongniartia sousae, Brongniartia revoluta, Brongniartia sericea, Brongniartia balsensis, Brongniartia intermedia,

Species in the Fabaceae family