Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
hidalgensis
ID:
1265780

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

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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.

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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

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