Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
podalyrioides
ID:
174627

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

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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.

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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