Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
tenuifolia
ID:
165198

Status:
valid

Authors:
Standl.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Mus. Nat. Hist., Bot. Ser.22: 23 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000164527

Common Names

  • Brongniartia tenuifolia
  • Fairy Bells
  • Silver Bells

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Description

Brongniartia tenuifolia (also called 'Tenuifolia', 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 tenuifolia 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 tenuifolia is a small, tubular, yellow-orange flower. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brongniartia tenuifolia 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 tenuifolia

Brongniartia tenuifolia is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Brongniartia tenuifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Brongniartia tenuifolia?

Brongniartia tenuifolia

What is the common name of Brongniartia tenuifolia?

Tenuifolia Brongniartia

What is the natural habitat of Brongniartia tenuifolia?

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