Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
mollis
ID:
174625

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunth

Source:
ildis

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
F.W.H.von Humboldt, A.J.A.Bonpland & C.S.Kunth, Nov. Gen. Sp.6: 465 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000173954

Common Names

  • Brongniartia Mollis
  • Mollis Vine
  • Vine of the Mollis

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Description

Brongniartia mollis (also called Mollis Brongniartia, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub with a rounded crown and a short trunk. It is native to Central America, Mexico, and Colombia, and can be found in tropical dry forests and tropical moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Brongniartia mollis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used for fodder and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Brongniartia mollis has yellow flowers with red centers, and the seed pods are long and thin. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, with green leaves and a white stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brongniartia mollis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and placed in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Brongniartia mollis

Brongniartia mollis is native to South America and can be found in open woodlands and savannas.

Brongniartia mollis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Brongniartia mollis?

Brongniartia mollis

What is the family of Brongniartia mollis?

Fabaceae

What is the common name of Brongniartia mollis?

Soft Brongniartia

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