Status:
valid
Authors:
Kunth
Source:
ildis
Year:
1845
Citation Micro:
Index Seminum (B, Berolinensis)1845: 12 (1845)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000173957
Common Names
- Brongniartia Robinioides
- Robinioides Vine
- Vine of the Robinioides
Synonyms
- Robinia squamata Walp. [illegitimate]
Description
Brongniartia robinioides (also called Robinioides 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 robinioides 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 robinioides 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 robinioides 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 robinioides
Brongniartia robinioides is native to South America and can be found in open woodlands and savannas.
Brongniartia robinioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Brongniartia robinioides?
Brongniartia robinioides
What is the family of Brongniartia robinioides?
Fabaceae
What is the common name of Brongniartia robinioides?
Robinia-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