Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
cornifolia
ID:
509256

Status:
valid

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

Source:
cmp

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Contr. Univ. Michigan Herb. 25: 142 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000508588



Common Names

  • Bronwenia cornifolia
  • Cornifolia Bronwenia
  • Cornifolia's Bronwenia


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Synonyms

  • Banisteria cornifolia Spreng. [unknown]
  • Banisteria cornifolia seibertii J.F.Macbr. [unknown]
  • Banisteria maracaybensis cornifolia Nied. [unknown]
  • Banisteriopsis cornifolia C.B.Rob. [unknown]
  • Heteropterys cornifolia Kunth [unknown]

Description

Bronwenia cornifolia (also called Hornleaf 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 cornifolia 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 cornifolia var. maracaybensis (A.Juss.) W.R.Anderson & C.Davis
Bronwenia cornifolia var. standleyi (B.Gates) W.R.Anderson & C.Davis

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bronwenia cornifolia 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 cornifolia 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 cornifolia

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

Bronwenia cornifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bronwenia cornifolia?

Bronwenia cornifolia

What is the family of Bronwenia cornifolia?

Asteraceae

Where is Bronwenia cornifolia 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-2606468: Based on the initial data import
Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' 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.