Brongniartia discolor - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
discolor
ID:
165176
Status:
valid
Authors:
Brandegee
Source:
ildis
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
Univ. Calif. Publ. Bot.4: 272 (1912)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000164505
Common Names
- Two-colored Brongniartia
- Two-coloured Brongniartia
- Two-tone Brongniartia
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Brongniartia discolor (also called Discolor, 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 discolor 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 discolor 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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Brongniartia discolor 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 discolor
Brongniartia discolor can be found in Mexico and Guatemala.
Brongniartia discolor FAQ
What is the scientific name of Brongniartia discolor?
Brongniartia discolor
What is the common name of Brongniartia discolor?
Two-colored Brongniartia
Where is Brongniartia discolor 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
References
Townshend Stith Brandegee (1843-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brandegee' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:37217-2: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Brongniartia discolor Brandegee: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.