Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
minima
ID:
179972

Status:
valid

Authors:
McVaugh

Source:
ildis

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Fl. Novo-Galiciana5: 311 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000179301

Common Names

  • Brongniartia Minima
  • Mini Brongniartia
  • Small Brongniartia

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Description

Brongniartia minima (also called Dwarf Brongniartia, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Central and South America. It has white flowers and can reach up to 2 m in height. It is found in tropical and subtropical dry shrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Brongniartia minima is used as a medicinal plant, as a source of firewood, and as a source of fodder.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Brongniartia minima has small, yellow flowers that appear in clusters of up to five. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, with two to three leaflets and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brongniartia minima is a tropical shrub native to Central and South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It can tolerate some drought but should be watered regularly. It can also be propagated by layering.

Where to Find Brongniartia minima

Brongniartia minima is native to the Mexican states of Oaxaca and Chiapas. It can be found in dry forests, scrublands, and disturbed areas.

Brongniartia minima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Brongniartia minima?

Brongniartia minima

What is the common name of Brongniartia minima?

Miniature brongniartia

What is the natural habitat of Brongniartia minima?

Tropical and subtropical dry forests

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