Status:
valid
Authors:
Taub.
Source:
tro
Year:
1895
Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier 3: 613 1895
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001265118
Common Names
- Hidalgensis Brongniartia
- Hidalgense Brongniartia
- Brongniartia Hidalgensis
Description
Brongniartia hidalgensis (also called Hidalgo Brongniartia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 meters tall. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Brongniartia hidalgensis is used as an ornamental plant, as a food source, and as a soil stabilizer. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, as a diuretic, and as an antiseptic.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Brongniartia hidalgensis has small, white, fragrant flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Brongniartia hidalgensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright indirect light.
Where to Find Brongniartia hidalgensis
Brongniartia hidalgensis can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Brongniartia hidalgensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Brongniartia hidalgensis?
Brongniartia hidalgensis
What is the common name of Brongniartia hidalgensis?
Hidalgo Brongniartia
What is the natural habitat of Brongniartia hidalgensis?
Dry hillsides and canyons in 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