Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
cauliflora
ID:
183129

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Poepp.) Huber

Source:
ildis

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Bol. Mus. Goeldi Hist. Nat. Ethnogr.4: 567 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000182458

Common Names

  • Browneopsis cauliflora
  • Cauliflora Browneopsis
  • Cauliflora

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Synonyms

  • Brownea cauliflora Poepp. [valid]
  • Hermesias cauliflora (Poepp.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Brownea cauliflora Poepp. [deprecated]

Description

Browneopsis cauliflora (also called 'Cauliflower Browneopsis', among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to tropical America and Africa. It grows in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas. It has a twining stem and pinnate leaves with two to four leaflets. The flowers are yellow and the pods are flat, hairy, and contain two to four seeds.

Uses & Benefits

Browneopsis cauliflora is used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments including fever, malaria, and skin diseases. It is also used as a forage crop and as a cover crop to improve soil fertility and to control erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Browneopsis cauliflora has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two pairs of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Browneopsis cauliflora can be propagated by seeds, cuttings, or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Division should be done in the spring or fall when the plant is dormant. The divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist.

Where to Find Browneopsis cauliflora

Browneopsis cauliflora can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Browneopsis cauliflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Browneopsis cauliflora?

Browneopsis cauliflora

What type of plant is Browneopsis cauliflora?

It is a shrub

Where is Browneopsis cauliflora native to?

It is native to Central and South America

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Eduard Friedrich Poeppig (1798-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poepp.' in the authors string.
Jacques Huber (1867-1914): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Huber' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:37424-2: Based on the initial data import