Brownea macrophylla - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Linden
Source:
ildis
Year:
1873
Citation Micro:
Cat. Pl. Exot. (Linden) n. 18 (1863) 11; Mast. in Gard. Chron. (1873) 777. f. 149.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000173961
Common Names
- Brownea
- Large-leafed Brownea
- Big-leaf Brownea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Brownea macrophylla (also called Large-leaved Brownea, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub with a rounded crown and a short trunk. It is native to Central America, Mexico, and Colombia, and can be found in tropical dry forests and tropical moist forests.
Uses & Benefits
Brownea macrophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used for fodder and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Brownea macrophylla is yellow with a red center, and the seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
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Brownea macrophylla can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide adequate light for the cuttings to take root.
Where to Find Brownea macrophylla
Brownea macrophylla can be found in tropical regions of Central and South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Brownea macrophylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Brownea macrophylla?
Brownea macrophylla
What is the family of Brownea macrophylla?
Fabaceae
What is the common name of Brownea macrophylla?
Large-leaved Brownea
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
Jean Jules Linden (1817-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Linden' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:482431-1: Based on the initial data import