Brownea stenantha - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Britton & Killip
Source:
ildis
Year:
1936
Citation Micro:
Ann. New York Acad. Sci.35: 168 (1936)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000164546
Common Names
- Brownea Stenantha
- Yellow-Flowered Brownea
- Yellow-Stemmed Brownea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Brownea stenantha (also called 'Stenantha', 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 stenantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a beautiful pink flower and is drought tolerant. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Brownea stenantha 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.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Brownea stenantha 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 stenantha
Brownea stenantha can be found in tropical South America, from Colombia to Bolivia.
Brownea stenantha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Brownea stenantha?
Brownea stenantha
What is the common name of Brownea stenantha?
Stenantha
What is the natural habitat of Brownea stenantha?
Tropical rainforests of Central and South America
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
Nathaniel Lord Britton (1859-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britton' in the authors string.
Ellsworth Paine Killip (1890-1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Killip' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Brownea stenantha Britton & Killip: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.