Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Genus:
Species:
bigelovii
ID:
571439

Status:
valid

Authors:
(S.Watson) Cogn.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1890

Citation Micro:
Proc. Calif. Acad. Sci. , ser. 2, 3: 58 (1890)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000570771



Common Names

  • Brandegea bigelovii
  • Bigelow's Brandegea
  • Brandegea
  • Bigelow's Brandegea


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Synonyms

  • Vaseyanthus palmeri (S.Watson) Gentry [unknown]
  • Brandegea minima (S.Watson) Rose [unknown]
  • Brandegea monosperma (Brandegee) Cogn. [unknown]
  • Brandegea palmeri (S.Watson) Rose [unknown]
  • Brandegea parviflora (S.Watson) S.Watson ex Rose [unknown]
  • Cyclanthera monosperma Brandegee [unknown]
  • Echinocystis bigelovii (S.Watson) Cogn. [unknown]
  • Echinocystis brandegeei Cogn. [unknown]
  • Echinocystis parviflora S.Watson [unknown]
  • Echinopepon bigelovii (S.Watson) S.Watson [unknown]
  • Echinopepon palmeri S.Watson [unknown]
  • Echinopepon parviflorus (S.Watson) S.Watson [unknown]
  • Elaterium bigelovii S.Watson [unknown]
  • Vaseyanthus brandegeei (Cogn.) Rose [unknown]
  • Vaseyanthus insularis palmeri (S.Watson) Gentry [unknown]
  • Vaseyanthus insularis brandegeei (Cogn.) I.M.Johnst. [unknown]

Description

Brandegea bigelovii (also called Bigelow's Desert-thorn, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It grows in dry, rocky soils in desert and chaparral habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Brandegea bigelovii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is drought-tolerant and can be used to create a low-maintenance landscape. The plant has a long flowering season and produces bright yellow flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Brandegea bigelovii has white, bell-shaped flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings have long, thin leaves that are light green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brandegea bigelovii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Brandegea bigelovii

Brandegea bigelovii can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Brandegea bigelovii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Brandegea bigelovii?

Brandegea bigelovii

What is the natural habitat of Brandegea bigelovii?

Grasslands and open woodlands

What is the average height of Brandegea bigelovii?

Up to 1.5 meters

Species in the Brandegea genus

Species in the Cucurbitaceae family

Abobra tenuifolia, Acanthosicyos horridus, Actinostemma lobatum, Actinostemma parvifolium, Actinostemma tenerum, Alsomitra macrocarpa, Ampelosicyos humblotii, Ampelosicyos major, Ampelosicyos meridionalis, Ampelosicyos scandens, Ampelosicyos bosseri, Ampelosicyos leandrii, Ampelosycios meridionalis, Ampelosycios scandens, Apodanthera anatuyana, Apodanthera argentea, Apodanthera aspera, Apodanthera biflora, Apodanthera bradei, Apodanthera cinerea, Apodanthera eriocalyx, Apodanthera fasciculata, Apodanthera ferreyrana, Apodanthera glaziovii, Apodanthera hindii, Apodanthera hirtella, Apodanthera laciniosa, Apodanthera linearis, Apodanthera mandonii, Apodanthera mathewsii, Apodanthera palmeri, Apodanthera sagittifolia, Apodanthera smilacifolia, Apodanthera succulenta, Apodanthera tumbeziana, Apodanthera ulei, Apodanthera undulata, Apodanthera villosa, Apodanthera weberbaueri, Apodanthera longipedicellata, Austrobryonia argillicola, Austrobryonia centralis, Austrobryonia micrantha, Austrobryonia pilbarensis, Baijiania borneensis, Baijiania taiwaniana, Baijiania decipiens, Baijiania smitinandii, Bambekea racemosa, Bayabusua clarkei,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2681865: Based on the initial data import
Sereno Watson (1826-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Watson' in the authors string.
Alfred Cogniaux (1841-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cogn.' in the authors string.