Status:
valid
Authors:
Hemsl.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1879
Citation Micro:
Biol. Cent.-Amer., Bot.1: 254 (1879)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000166821
Common Names
- Parryi Brongniartia
- Brongniartia parryi
- Parryi brongniartia tree
Description
Brongniartia parryi (also called Parry's Brongniartia, among many other common names) is a shrub species native to Central and South America. It has a spreading crown and a short trunk. It grows in lowland rainforest and secondary forest, at elevations of up to 600 m.
Uses & Benefits
Brongniartia parryi is used for its timber, which is used for construction, furniture, and fuel. It is also used as an ornamental plant in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Brongniartia parryi has white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with a pointed tip.
Cultivation and Propagation
Brongniartia parryi is a tropical tree that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be pruned to maintain a desired size and shape.
Where to Find Brongniartia parryi
Brongniartia parryi is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It can be found in Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Panama, Peru, and Venezuela.
Brongniartia parryi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Brongniartia parryi?
Brongniartia parryi
What is the common name of Brongniartia parryi?
Parry's Brongniartia
What type of plant is Brongniartia parryi?
Tree
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