Brownea bolivarensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Pittier
Source:
ildis
Year:
1918
Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb.20: 111 (1918)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000164531
Common Names
- Brownea bolivarensis
- Scarlet Flame
- Scarlet Flame Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Brownea bolivarensis (also called 'Bolivarensis', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with yellow flowers and long, narrow leaves. It is native to Mexico and Central America, and is found in dry, tropical forests and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Brownea bolivarensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Brownea bolivarensis is a small, tubular, yellow-orange flower. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Brownea bolivarensis is a fast-growing, evergreen tree that can reach up to 8 m in height. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a sandy soil mix. Once established, it requires regular watering and fertilizing.
Where to Find Brownea bolivarensis
Brownea bolivarensis is found in the tropical forests of Venezuela.
Brownea bolivarensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Brownea bolivarensis?
Brownea bolivarensis
What is the common name of Brownea bolivarensis?
Bolivarensis Brownea
What is the natural habitat of Brownea bolivarensis?
It is found in dry deciduous forests of Mexico, Guatemala, and El Salvador
Species in the Brownea genus
Brownea bolivarensis, Brownea leucantha, Brownea longipedicellata, Brownea multijuga, Brownea negrensis, Brownea puberula, Brownea similis, Brownea stenantha, Brownea birschellii, Brownea macrophylla, Brownea rosa-de-monte, Brownea gladisrojasiae, Brownea enricii, Brownea santanderensis, Brownea ariza, Brownea coccinea, Brownea grandiceps, Brownea hermesias, Brownea similis, Brownea macrophylla, Brownea gladysrojasiae, Brownea tillettiana, Brownea rosa-de-monte, Brownea jaramilloi, Brownea angustiflora, Brownea chocoana,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Henri François Pittier (1857-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pittier' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Brownea bolivarensis Pittier: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.