Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
stipitata
ID:
176976

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hemsl.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1878

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Nov. Mexic.: 8 (1878)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000176305

Common Names

  • Stipitata Brongniartia
  • Stipitata Daisy
  • Stipitata Daisy Bush

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Description

Brongniartia stipitata (also called Stipitate Brongniartia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, usually up to 6 m tall, with a spreading, rounded crown. It is native to Mexico, Central America, and South America, and is typically found in tropical and subtropical dry forests, tropical and subtropical moist forests, and tropical and subtropical dry shrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Brongniartia stipitata is used for its ornamental value in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of food and medicine for local populations.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Brongniartia stipitata has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two or three leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brongniartia stipitata can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Brongniartia stipitata

Brongniartia stipitata is native to Central and South America and can be found in dry, open forests and scrublands.

Brongniartia stipitata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Brongniartia stipitata?

Brongniartia stipitata

What is the common name of Brongniartia stipitata?

Stipitata

What is the natural habitat of Brongniartia stipitata?

Tropical and subtropical regions

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