Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brownii
ID:
1411191

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schindl.) H.Ohashi & K.Ohashi

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot.93: 110 (2018)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001423656

Common Names

  • Grona brownii
  • Brown's Grona
  • Brown's Grona Tree

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Description

Grona brownii (also called Brown's Grona, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that typically grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to the tropical rainforests of India, Sri Lanka, and Indonesia. It prefers moist, shady habitats, such as along riverbanks and in valleys.

Uses & Benefits

Grona brownii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, colds and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Grona brownii is white and tubular with five petals. The seed is small and black, with a hard seed coat. The seedlings are small and spindly with a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Grona brownii is a small, evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 1-2 m. It prefers full sun to partial shade and requires well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix.

Where to Find Grona brownii

Grona brownii is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including parts of Africa, Asia, and the Americas.

Grona brownii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Grona brownii?

Grona brownii

What is the common name of Grona brownii?

Brown's Grona

What is the natural habitat of Grona brownii?

Grona brownii is found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar

Species in the Grona genus

Grona glareosa, Grona heterocarpos, Grona helenae, Grona harmsii, Grona griffithiana, Grona fulvescens, Grona flagellaris, Grona filiformis, Grona ferruginea, Grona muelleri, Grona hannii, Grona pycnotricha, Grona pullenii, Grona nemorosa, Grona juruenensis, Grona jucunda, Grona hirta, Grona heterophylla, Grona brownii, Grona rubra, Grona brevipedicellata, Grona brachystachya, Grona birmannica, Grona barbata, Grona auricoma, Grona appressipila, Grona adscendens, Grona ramosissima, Grona schubertiae, Grona triflora, Grona zenkeri, Grona wynaadensis, Grona wittei, Grona stolzii, Grona trichostachya, Grona setigera, Grona tiwiensis, Grona schweinfurthii, Grona styracifolia, Grona orinocensis, Grona caffra, Grona cordifolia, Grona retroflexa, Grona saulierei, Grona strigillosa, Grona vidalii, Grona varians, Grona reticulata,

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Hiroyoshi Ohashi (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Ohashi' in the authors string.
Kazuaki Ohashi: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Ohashi' in the authors string.
Anton Karl Schindler (1879-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schindl.' in the authors string.