Status:
valid
Authors:
Dorado, Bonilla & A.Burgos
Source:
tro
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Novon2: 330 (1992)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001062455
Common Names
- Brongniartia zirandarensis
- Zirandarensis Brongniartia
- Brongniartia Zirandarensis
Description
Brongniartia zirandarensis (also called Zirandarensis brongniartia, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to South America. It grows up to 15m in height and has white flowers. It is found in tropical rainforests and moist woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Brongniartia zirandarensis is used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, inflammation, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Brongniartia zirandarensis has small, yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Brongniartia zirandarensis is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C. It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape and size.
Where to Find Brongniartia zirandarensis
Brongniartia zirandarensis is native to Mexico and can be found in the Sierra Madre Occidental.
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
References
O. Dorado (d.1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dorado' in the authors string.
Jaime Bonilla: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bonilla' in the authors string.
Armando Burgos: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Burgos' in the authors string.