Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
ulbrichiana
ID:
165200

Status:
valid

Authors:
Harms

Source:
ildis

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst.42: 94 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000164529

Common Names

  • Brongniartia ulbrichiana
  • Fairy Bells
  • Silver Bells

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Description

Brongniartia ulbrichiana (also called 'Ulbrichiana', 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 ulbrichiana 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 ulbrichiana 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 ulbrichiana is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4 m in height. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a sandy soil mix. Once established, it requires regular watering and fertilizing.

Where to Find Brongniartia ulbrichiana

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

Brongniartia ulbrichiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Brongniartia ulbrichiana?

Brongniartia ulbrichiana

What is the common name of Brongniartia ulbrichiana?

Ulbrich's Brongniartia

What is the natural habitat of Brongniartia ulbrichiana?

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