Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
pringlei
ID:
165191

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rydb.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
N.L.Britton & al. (eds.), N. Amer. Fl.24: 195 (1923)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000164520

Common Names

  • Brongniartia pringlei
  • Pringle's Brongniartia
  • Pringle's Senna

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Description

Brongniartia pringlei (also called 'Pringlei', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with yellow flowers and long, narrow leaves. It is native to Mexico and Central America, and is found in dry, tropical forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Brongniartia pringlei is used for timber and as a source of tannins. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as for treating skin diseases, wounds, and snake bites.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Brongniartia pringlei is yellow and tubular, with yellow anthers. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brongniartia pringlei is a shrub that can reach up to 4 meters in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location, and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Brongniartia pringlei

Brongniartia pringlei can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Brongniartia pringlei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Brongniartia pringlei?

Brongniartia pringlei

What is the common name of Brongniartia pringlei?

Pringle's Brongniartia

What is the natural habitat of Brongniartia pringlei?

It is found in dry deciduous forests of Mexico, Guatemala, and El Salvador

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