Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
guiengolensis
ID:
1232024

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dorado & L.Torres

Source:
tro

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Novon6: 9 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001231362

Common Names

  • Brongniartia guiengolensis
  • Guiengolensis Brongniartia
  • Guiengolensis Bush

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Description

Brongniartia guiengolensis (also called Guiengola Brongniartia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Venezuela, and is found in forests and shrublands. It has elliptic leaves that are glossy green, and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Brongniartia guiengolensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has edible fruits which can be used to make jams, jellies, and pies. It is also used to make wine and as a medicinal plant for treating colds and flu.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Brongniartia guiengolensis has small, white flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are short and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brongniartia guiengolensis is a hardy, evergreen shrub that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers moist, humus-rich, well-drained soils in part shade. Propagation is by division of the rhizomes in late summer or by seeds sown on the surface of a sandy peat in a cold frame in spring.

Where to Find Brongniartia guiengolensis

Brongniartia guiengolensis is native to the Guianas and northern Brazil.

Brongniartia guiengolensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Brongniartia guiengolensis?

Brongniartia guiengolensis

What is the common name of Brongniartia guiengolensis?

Guien-gol brongniartia

Where is Brongniartia guiengolensis found?

Venezuela

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

Leticia Torres: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Torres' in the authors string.
O. Dorado (d.1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dorado' in the authors string.