Status:
valid
Authors:
J.Jiménez Ram. & K.Vega
Source:
ksufab
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Novon19: 360 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000746186
Common Names
- Bals Brongniartia
- Bals False Sarsaparilla
- Bals Wild Licorice
Description
Brongniartia balsensis (also called Balsam Brongniartia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a woody rootstock, native to Central Asia and the Caucasus. It typically grows in dry and rocky habitats, such as steppes, meadows, and hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Brongniartia balsensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Brongniartia balsensis is yellow and tubular, with a curved style. Its seeds are small and brown, and its seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Brongniartia balsensis is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize in spring and summer. Prune to shape in late winter or early spring.
Where to Find Brongniartia balsensis
Brongniartia balsensis can be found in the tropical regions of South and Central America.
Brongniartia balsensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Brongniartia balsensis?
Brongniartia balsensis
What are the common names of Brongniartia balsensis?
Balsam Brongniartia
What is the natural habitat of Brongniartia balsensis?
Tropical forests of Central 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