Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
canescens
ID:
165173

Status:
valid

Authors:
(S.Watson) Rydb.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
N.L.Britton & al. (eds.), N. Amer. Fl.24: 193 (1923)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000164502

Common Names

  • Grey Brongniartia
  • Grey-leaved Brongniartia
  • Greyleaf Brongniartia

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Synonyms

  • Brongniartia minutifolia canescens S.Watson [valid]

Description

Brongniartia canescens (also called Canescens, 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 canescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a windbreak and as a source of food for birds and other wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Brongniartia canescens is a yellow-orange color with five petals. The seed is a flat, oval-shaped seed with a dark brown color. The seedlings are small and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brongniartia canescens 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 canescens

Brongniartia canescens can be found in Mexico, Guatemala, and El Salvador.

Brongniartia canescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Brongniartia canescens?

Brongniartia canescens

What is the common name of Brongniartia canescens?

Hoary Brongniartia

Where is Brongniartia canescens 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