Status:
valid
Authors:
Harms
Source:
ildis
Year:
1922
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg.18: 95 (1922)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000164524
Common Names
- Brongniartia seleri
- Seler's Brongniartia
- Seler's Senna
Description
Brongniartia seleri (also called 'Seleri', 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 seleri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Brongniartia seleri is yellow and tubular, with yellow anthers. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Brongniartia seleri 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 seleri
Brongniartia seleri can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico, Central America, and South America.
Brongniartia seleri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Brongniartia seleri?
Brongniartia seleri
What is the common name of Brongniartia seleri?
Seler's Brongniartia
What is the natural habitat of Brongniartia seleri?
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