Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
montalvoana
ID:
1249561

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dorado & D.M.Arias

Source:
tro

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Mex.17: 13 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001248899

Common Names

  • Brongniartia montalvoana
  • Brongniartia montalvoana var. montalvoana
  • Brongniartia montalvoana var. setuliseta

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Description

Brongniartia montalvoana (also called Montalvo's brongniartia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Mexico and Central America. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It has white flowers and large, leathery leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Brongniartia montalvoana is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It can also be used as a hedge or screen plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Brongniartia montalvoana has white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brongniartia montalvoana is a shrub that can be propagated from seed. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It can be pruned to maintain its shape and size.

Where to Find Brongniartia montalvoana

Brongniartia montalvoana can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America.

Brongniartia montalvoana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Brongniartia montalvoana?

Brongniartia montalvoana

What is the common name of Brongniartia montalvoana?

Montalvo's Brongniartia

What is the natural habitat of Brongniartia montalvoana?

Dry forests of Central America

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

References

O. Dorado (d.1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dorado' in the authors string.
Dulce M. Arias: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.M.Arias' in the authors string.