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-0000173956
Common Names
- Brongniartia Podalyrioides
- Podalyrioides Vine
- Vine of the Podalyrioides
Synonyms
- Brongniartia paniculata Rose ex Rydb. [unknown]
- Astragalus frutescens Kunth [valid]
- Brongniartia galegoides C.Presl [unknown]
- Brongniartia bilabiata Micheli [valid]
- Tragacantha frutescens Kuntze [valid]
- Brongniartia galegoides C.Presl ex Vahl [unknown]
Description
Brongniartia podalyrioides (also called Podalyrioides 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 podalyrioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used for fodder and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Brongniartia podalyrioides is yellow with a red center, and the seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Brongniartia podalyrioides 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 healthy plants and rooted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide adequate light for the cuttings to take root.
Where to Find Brongniartia podalyrioides
Brongniartia podalyrioides is native to South America and can be found in open woodlands and savannas.
Brongniartia podalyrioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Brongniartia podalyrioides?
Brongniartia podalyrioides
What is the family of Brongniartia podalyrioides?
Fabaceae
What is the common name of Brongniartia podalyrioides?
Podalyria-like 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