Status:
valid
Authors:
Huber
Source:
ildis
Year:
1913
Citation Micro:
Bol. Mus. Goeldi Hist. Nat. Ethnogr.7: 293 (1913)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000164537
Common Names
- Brownea longipedicellata
- Flamboyant de Panama
- Flamboyant de Honduras
Description
Brownea longipedicellata (also called 'Longipedicellata', 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 longipedicellata is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and as a shade tree.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Brownea longipedicellata is a yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and delicate with a single stem and two small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Brownea longipedicellata is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4 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 longipedicellata
Brownea longipedicellata can be found in tropical South America, from Colombia to Bolivia.
Brownea longipedicellata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Brownea longipedicellata?
Brownea longipedicellata
What is the common name of Brownea longipedicellata?
Longipedicellata Brownea
What is the natural habitat of Brownea longipedicellata?
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