Status:
valid
Authors:
Rydb.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1923
Citation Micro:
N.L.Britton & al. (eds.), N. Amer. Fl.24: 194 (1923)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000164508
Common Names
- Hairy Brongniartia
- Hairy Bush-clover
- Hairy Cassia
Description
Brongniartia hirsuta (also called Hirsuta, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to Central America and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Brongniartia hirsuta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a windbreak and as a source of food for birds and other wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Brongniartia hirsuta is a yellow-orange color with five petals. The seed is a flat, oval-shaped seed with a dark brown color. The seedlings are small and have a light green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Brongniartia hirsuta is a shrub that can reach up to 4 meters in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location, and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Brongniartia hirsuta
Brongniartia hirsuta can be found in Mexico and Guatemala.
Brongniartia hirsuta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Brongniartia hirsuta?
Brongniartia hirsuta
What is the common name of Brongniartia hirsuta?
Hairy Brongniartia
What is the natural habitat of Brongniartia hirsuta?
It is found in dry deciduous forests of Mexico, Guatemala, and El Salvador
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