Brongniartia mortonii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mortonii
ID:
180503
Status:
valid
Authors:
McVaugh
Source:
ildis
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Fl. Novo-Galiciana5: 312 (1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000179832
Common Names
- Morton's Brongniartia
- Morton Brongniartia
- Brongniartia Mortonii
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Brongniartia mortonii (also called Morton's Brongniartia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Central and South America. It has small, yellow flowers and pinnate leaves. It typically grows in wet forests and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Brongniartia mortonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of nectar for bees.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Brongniartia mortonii has small, yellow or white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a flat, brown, kidney-shaped pod. The seedlings have two cotyledons, a pair of small, oval leaves, and a long, thin stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Brongniartia mortonii is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It is easy to propagate from cuttings or by division of the rhizomes. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-11.
Where to Find Brongniartia mortonii
Brongniartia mortonii is native to Central and South America, from Mexico to Argentina.
Brongniartia mortonii FAQ
What is the common name of Brongniartia mortonii?
Morton's brongniartia
What is the scientific name of Morton's brongniartia?
Brongniartia mortonii
What is the habitat of Brongniartia mortonii?
It is found in tropical rainforests in Central and South 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
Rogers McVaugh (1909-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'McVaugh' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Brongniartia mortonii McVaugh: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.