Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
glabrata
ID:
174623

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook. & Arn.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1837

Citation Micro:
Bot. Beechey Voy.: 238 (1837)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000173952

Common Names

  • Glabrous Brongniartia
  • Glabrous Brongniartia
  • Glabrous Brongniartia

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Description

Brongniartia glabrata (also called Glabrous Brongniartia, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub with a rounded crown and a short trunk. It is native to Central America, Mexico, and Colombia, and can be found in tropical dry forests and tropical moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Brongniartia glabrata is used in traditional medicine and as an ornamental plant. It is also used as a source of firewood and for making furniture.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Brongniartia glabrata has yellow flowers with red centers, and the seed pods are long and thin. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, with green leaves and a white stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brongniartia glabrata can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and placed in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Brongniartia glabrata

Brongniartia glabrata is native to South America and can be found in open woodlands and savannas.

Brongniartia glabrata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Brongniartia glabrata?

Brongniartia glabrata

What is the family of Brongniartia glabrata?

Fabaceae

What is the common name of Brongniartia glabrata?

Smooth Brongniartia

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

William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.