Status:
valid
Authors:
Rydb.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1923
Citation Micro:
N.L.Britton & al. (eds.), N. Amer. Fl.24: 192 (1923)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000176303
Common Names
- Strigillosa Brongniartia
- Strigillosa Daisy
- Strigillosa Daisy Bush
Description
Brongniartia strigillosa (also called Strigillose 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 strigillosa 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 strigillosa 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Brongniartia strigillosa 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 strigillosa
Brongniartia strigillosa is native to Central and South America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical regions in moist soils.
Brongniartia strigillosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Brongniartia strigillosa?
Brongniartia strigillosa
What is the common name of Brongniartia strigillosa?
Strigillosa
What is the natural habitat of Brongniartia strigillosa?
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