Brongniartia guerrerensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
guerrerensis
ID:
185229
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.Jimenez Ram. & J.L.Contr.
Source:
ildis
Year:
Citation Micro:
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000184558
Common Names
- Brongniartia guerrerensis
- Guerrerensis Brongniartia
- Brongniartia Guerrerensis
Searching for Brongniartia guerrerensis? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Brongniartia guerrerensis (also called Guerrerense Brongniartia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Central America. It has a woody stem and grows in moist, tropical forests. It is found in lowland and montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Brongniartia guerrerensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of food for livestock and as a source of fuelwood. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Brongniartia guerrerensis has small, yellow flowers with a sweet scent. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Searching for Brongniartia guerrerensis? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Brongniartia guerrerensis is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil. The seed should be soaked in water for 24 hours before sowing. The seedlings should be kept moist and in a sunny location. Once established, the plant is relatively drought tolerant.
Where to Find Brongniartia guerrerensis
Brongniartia guerrerensis is native to Mexico and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates.
Brongniartia guerrerensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Brongniartia guerrerensis?
Brongniartia guerrerensis
What is the common name of Brongniartia guerrerensis?
Guerrero's brongniartia
Where is Brongniartia guerrerensis found?
Brongniartia guerrerensis is found in Guerrero, Mexico.
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
José Luis Regino Contreras Jiménez (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.L.Contr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:273513-2: Based on the initial data import