Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
mollicula
ID:
165185

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brandegee

Source:
ildis

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
Univ. Calif. Publ. Bot.3: 380 (1909)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000164514

Common Names

  • Soft Brongniartia
  • Soft-leaved Brongniartia
  • Softleaf Brongniartia

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Synonyms

  • Brongniartia pauciflora Rose ex Rydb. [unknown]

Description

Brongniartia mollicula (also called 'Mollicula', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with yellow flowers and long, narrow leaves. It is native to Mexico and Central America, and is found in dry, tropical forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Brongniartia mollicula is used for timber and as a source of tannins. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as for treating skin diseases, wounds, and snake bites.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Brongniartia mollicula is yellow and tubular, with yellow anthers. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brongniartia mollicula 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 mollicula

Brongniartia mollicula can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Brongniartia mollicula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Brongniartia mollicula?

Brongniartia mollicula

What is the common name of Brongniartia mollicula?

Mollicula Brongniartia

What is the natural habitat of Brongniartia mollicula?

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