Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
minutifolia
ID:
183622

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Watson

Source:
ildis

Year:
1885

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts20: 360 (1885)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000182951

Common Names

  • Miniature brongniartia
  • Small brongniartia
  • Tiny brongniartia

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Synonyms

  • Brongniartia shrevei Wiggins [unknown]
  • Brongniartia minutifolia minutifolia [unknown]

Description

Brongniartia minutifolia (also called small-leaved brongniartia, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to tropical South America. It grows to a height of up to 1 meter and has a stem diameter of up to 0.5 cm. Its leaves are alternate, simple, and up to 10 cm long. It is found in moist forests, riverine forests, and secondary forests.

Uses & Benefits

Brongniartia minutifolia is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of nectar for bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Brongniartia minutifolia is yellow in color, and has five petals. The seed is a small, flat, brown bean-like pod. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brongniartia minutifolia is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be planted in the spring and watered regularly. Pruning the plant will help promote more blooms.

Where to Find Brongniartia minutifolia

Brongniartia minutifolia can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.

Brongniartia minutifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Brongniartia minutifolia?

Brongniartia minutifolia

What is the common name of Brongniartia minutifolia?

Small-leaved Brongniartia

What is the natural habitat of Brongniartia minutifolia?

Tropical and subtropical regions of the world

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