Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
acapulcensis
ID:
509252

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rose) W.R.Anderson & C.Davis

Source:
cmp

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Contr. Univ. Michigan Herb. 25: 141 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000508584



Common Names

  • Bronwenia acapulcensis
  • Acapulco Bronwenia
  • Acapulco African Violet


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Synonyms

  • Banisteria cornifolia leiocarpa Nied. [unknown]
  • Banisteria guatemalensis Nied. [unknown]
  • Banisteria maracaybensis leiocarpa Nied. [unknown]
  • Banisteriopsis acapulcensis (Rose) Small [unknown]
  • Banisteriopsis cornifolia leiocarpa (Nied.) Cuatrec. [unknown]
  • Banisteriopsis dugandii Cuatrec. [unknown]
  • Banisteriopsis guatemalensis C.B.Rob. [unknown]
  • Heteropterys acapulcensis Rose [unknown]

Description

Bronwenia acapulcensis (also called Acapulco Bronwenia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Mexico. It has small, white flowers and grows in sandy soils. It is found in dry, sunny areas, such as coastal dunes and rocky hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Bronwenia acapulcensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Bronwenia acapulcensis var. llanensis (B.Gates) W.R.Anderson & C.Davis

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bronwenia acapulcensis has yellow flowers with five petals and a long, slender seed capsule. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bronwenia acapulcensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a potting mix. Both methods should be done in spring or summer for best results.

Where to Find Bronwenia acapulcensis

Bronwenia acapulcensis is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Guerrero and Oaxaca.

Bronwenia acapulcensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bronwenia acapulcensis?

Bronwenia acapulcensis

What is the family of Bronwenia acapulcensis?

Asteraceae

Where is Bronwenia acapulcensis found?

Mexico

Species in the Malpighiaceae family

Acmanthera cowanii, Acmanthera duckei, Acmanthera fernandesii, Acmanthera latifolia, Acmanthera longifolia, Acmanthera minima, Acmanthera parviflora, Acridocarpus adenophorus, Acridocarpus alopecurus, Acridocarpus alternifolius, Acridocarpus austrocaledonicus, Acridocarpus ballyi, Acridocarpus camerunensis, Acridocarpus chevalieri, Acridocarpus chloropterus, Acridocarpus congestus, Acridocarpus congolensis, Acridocarpus excelsus, Acridocarpus glaucescens, Acridocarpus hirundo, Acridocarpus humbertii, Acridocarpus humblotii, Acridocarpus katangensis, Acridocarpus ledermannii, Acridocarpus longifolius, Acridocarpus macrocalyx, Acridocarpus mayumbensis, Acridocarpus monodii, Acridocarpus natalitius, Acridocarpus oppositifolius, Acridocarpus orientalis, Acridocarpus pauciglandulosus, Acridocarpus perrieri, Acridocarpus plagiopterus, Acridocarpus prasinus, Acridocarpus scheffleri, Acridocarpus smeathmannii, Acridocarpus socotranus, Acridocarpus spectabilis, Acridocarpus staudtii, Acridocarpus ugandensis, Acridocarpus vanderystii, Acridocarpus vivy, Acridocarpus zanzibaricus, Adelphia hiraea, Adelphia macrophylla, Adelphia mirabilis, Adelphia platyrachis, Aenigmatanthera doniana, Aenigmatanthera lasiandra,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2606464: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Nelson Rose (1862-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rose' in the authors string.
William Russell Anderson (1942-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.R.Anderson' in the authors string.
Charles Cavender Davis (b.1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Davis' in the authors string.