Status:
valid
Authors:
Standl.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1940
Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Mus. Nat. Hist., Bot. Ser.22: 23 (1940)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000164523
Common Names
- Brongniartia rozynskii
- Rozynski's Brongniartia
- Rozynski's Senna
Description
Brongniartia rozynskii (also called 'Rozynskii', 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 rozynskii is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, colds, and headaches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Brongniartia rozynskii is yellow and tubular, with yellow anthers. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Brongniartia rozynskii 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 rozynskii
Brongniartia rozynskii can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico, Central America, and South America.
Brongniartia rozynskii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Brongniartia rozynskii?
Brongniartia rozynskii
What is the common name of Brongniartia rozynskii?
Rozynski's Brongniartia
What is the natural habitat of Brongniartia rozynskii?
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